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Explore cars for sale under £1000

Searching for a car that won't cost an arm and a leg? Explore our collection of vehicles for under £1000, including low insurance group models, which make ideal cheap first cars for young drivers. Choose a sporty hatchback if you spend time driving in narrow city streets, or opt for a saloon to make long commutes more comfortable. If you're not sure which body type is best for you, then take a look at our buying guide. When you've found a bargain, don't forget to do an instant online vehicle check to see it's history before you buy.

Used cars available to reserve

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£895

Nissan X-Trail

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Nissan X-Trail - 2.2 2dr

2005 (55 reg) | 110,000 miles

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£969

Vauxhall Corsa

MOT Feb 2026

Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16V SRi Euro 5 3dr (A/C)

2011 (61 reg) | 150,000 miles

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£794

Renault Clio

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Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique TomTom Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (75 ps) 2 KEYS

2011 (11 reg) | 88,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeSUV
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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£995

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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