Used cars under £1,000 for sale

We have 255 used cars under £1,000 available today. All cars come with 12 months free breakdown cover (or a discounted upgrade if you're an AA member) and £75 off your next service & MOT.

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Latest used cars under £1,000 in stock

£995 Skoda Fabia 1.2 HTP Classic 5dr
- 2005
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- 95,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
The Motor Yard
020 3018 4228

London
£995 Fiat Panda 1.2 ECO Dynamic Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (119 g/km, 60 bhp)
- 2010
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- 91,041 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Express Motors
020 3018 2981

London
£995 Kia Picanto 1.1 LX Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (124 g/km, 64 bhp)
- 2004
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- 85,967 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Express Motors
020 3018 2981

London
£795 Ford Mondeo LX 16V
- 2007
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- 200,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Maslen Motors
020 3018 4764

London
£589 Nissan Micra 1.2 16v S 5dr
- 2005
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- 119,396 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Select Motors GB
020 3018 4309

London
£995 Renault Modus 1.2 16v Oasis 5dr
- 2006
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- 76,238 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Chans Cars Ltd
020 3018 3724

Sutton

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Used Automatic cars under £1,000 For Sale

£995
Vauxhall Astra 1.6i 16v Elegance 5dr
- 2004
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- 92,641 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Heathrow Car World
020 3018 4079

Feltham (13 miles)
£1,000
Skoda Octavia 1.6 FSI Elegance Tiptronic Euro 4 5dr
- 2005
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- 115,100 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Drayton Car World
01895 702 503

West Drayton (16 miles)
£1,000
Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 CDTi SE Auto Euro 5 5dr
- 2012
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- 97,700 miles
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- Diesel
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- Automatic
House Of Cars Luton
01582 232 422

Luton (30 miles)

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Guidance when buying a car under £1,000

Looking for a reliable used car without breaking the bank? You've come to the right place. We specialise in used cars under £1000—perfect for first-time drivers, budget-conscious buyers, or anyone needing a low-cost runaround.

Why buy through The AA

Trusted dealers only

All dealers have committed to AA Cars Standards to give you peace of mind.

All vehicles checked

Vehicle history, MOT, mileage, accident and police reports are all checked - on every vehicle.

Exclusive AA offers

12 months free breakdown cover (or discounted upgrade if you're an AA member) and £75 off a Service & MOT. T&Cs apply.

How do I find reliable cars under £1,000?

Here at AA Cars, we’ve got several tools at your disposal to help track down your ideal car. One of them is a price tool, which allows you to toggle between different budgets and filter cars that meet them. As a result, you can quickly find all of the cars that we have to offer costing under £1,000 quickly and easily. At AA Cars, we work with hundreds of trusted dealers to offer the very best cars, no matter the price.
Are cars under £1k suitable for daily driving?

Absolutely! In fact, if you’re able to find something smaller and simpler - like a typical hatchback or city car - then a £1,000 vehicle could be better for daily driving than something costing far more. Providing you keep them serviced and maintained, there’s no reason why you can’t use a car costing £1,000 each day.
What should I check before buying a used car under £1,000?

At this price point, you may not find a car with a full service history but it’s always worth checking to see what kind of maintenance has been completed and when. It’s a good idea to see how much MOT the car has left, too, and how much tread is remaining on the tyres as replacing these could push your budget higher.
Can I find automatic cars under £1k?

Yes. Though automatic cars are less common at this price point, you can still find some cars with this gearbox available via AA Cars. Again, it’s best to use the handy filter tool in the sidebar to make sure you’re only viewing cars with an automatic gearbox fitted.
Are there financing options available for cars under £1,000?

Currently, on AA Cars, our finance threshold is £2,000, but you could always speak to the retailer that is selling the car about the type of payment plans that they offer. There’s a good chance that they might be able to advise you on an option. Of course, you could also take out a bank loan as an alternative.