Used cars under £3,000 for sale

We have 4,476 used cars under £3,000 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 £3,000 in stock

£2,695 Toyota Yaris
- 2003
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- 53,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Direct Motoring
020 3018 5932

London
£2,500 Smart ForTwo PASSION MHD
- 2012
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- 106,640 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
M K Motors Ltd
020 3018 2969

London
£2,750 Smart ForTwo 1.0 Passion Coupe 2dr Petrol Auto Euro 4 (71 bhp)
- 2008
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- 53,916 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Cityscape Autos Ltd
020 3018 5032

London
£2,295 TOYOTA IQ 1.0 VVT-i Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (68 bhp)
- 2009
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- 74,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Balham Car London Limited
020 3018 3138

London
£2,495 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS AUTOMATIC 1.5 B150 SE MPV 5dr Petrol Autotronic (166 g/km, 95 bh
- 2006
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- 89,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Balham Car London Limited
020 3018 3138

London
£2,495 SMART FORTWO AUTOMATIC 1.0 Pulse Coupe 2dr Petrol Auto Euro 4 (71 bhp)
- 2008
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- 60,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Balham Car London Limited
020 3018 3138

London

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AA Inspected used cars under £3k

This vehicle has passed an AA inspection
£2,995
Citroen C1 1.2 PureTech Flair Euro 6 3dr
- 2016
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- 88,920 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
V12 Sports and Classics Worksop
020 3018 3791

Worksop (131 miles)
This vehicle has passed an AA inspection
£2,695
Vauxhall Astra CDTi ecoFLEX Design
- 2015
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- 145,023 miles
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- Diesel
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- Manual
Motor Stores
0151 297 4869

Liverpool (180 miles)
This vehicle has passed an AA inspection
£2,995
Ford Fiesta TDCi Edge
- 2011
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- 90,012 miles
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- Diesel
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- Manual
Motor Stores
0151 297 4869

Liverpool (180 miles)

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Used cars under £3,000 from Manufacturer Approved Dealers

Vehicles inspected by the dealer to ensure they meet the manufacturer's standards

£2,490 Volkswagen Eos 2.0 FSI Cabriolet 2dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (150 ps)
- 2006
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- 96,900 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Automatic Motors Ltd
01895 702 857

West Drayton
£2,500 Honda Civic EXECUTIVE I-VTEC 5-Door
- 2004
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- 128,152 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Imperial Autotrade
020 0002 2091

Ruislip
£2,995 TOYOTA AYGO 1.0 VVT-i Go Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (67 ps)
- 2011
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- 71,116 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
SMK Performance Ltd
01702 923 805

Rochford
£2,495 CITROEN C3 PICASSO 1.6 VTi VTR+ MPV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (120 ps)
- 2009
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- 67,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Farm Garages Ltd
01908 906 791

Newport Pagnell
£2,495 CITROEN C3 PICASSO 1.6 HDi Exclusive MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 4 (90 ps)
- 2009
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- 141,514 miles
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- Diesel
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- Manual
Farm Garages Ltd
01908 906 791

Newport Pagnell
£2,495 NISSAN PULSAR 1.5 dCi Acenta Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (110 ps)
- 2015
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- 126,200 miles
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- Diesel
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- Manual
Farm Garages Ltd
01908 906 791

Newport Pagnell

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Used Automatic cars under £3,000 For Sale

£2,500
Smart ForTwo PASSION MHD
- 2012
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- 106,640 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
M K Motors Ltd
020 3018 2969

London (3 miles)
£2,750
Smart ForTwo 1.0 Passion Coupe 2dr Petrol Auto Euro 4 (71 bhp)
- 2008
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- 53,916 miles
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- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
Cityscape Autos Ltd
020 3018 5032

London (4 miles)
£2,495
MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS AUTOMATIC 1.5 B150 SE MPV 5dr Petrol Autotronic (166 g/km, 95 bh
- 2006
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- 89,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Balham Car London Limited
020 3018 3138

London (5 miles)

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What types of cars can I buy for under £3k?

There’s plenty on offer when looking at a budget of £3,000. From the stylish Fiat 500 to more spacious options like the family-friendly Ford Galaxy, there’s plenty of variety to check out at this price point. You’ve got a good choice of engine types, too, though most at this budget tend to be either petrol or diesel - there are very few electric or hybrid models available.
Are automatic cars available for under £3,000?

Absolutely. If you’re after a used automatic car, then there are plenty of options for under £3,000. One of the easiest ways to find them is with the AA Cars dedicated filter tool which can hone in on the right car for you quickly.
What should I check before buying a used car?

There are some things to tick off before buying a used car. We’d check to see what kind of servicing and maintenance it has had, as well as when its last MOT test was. Ask the seller as many questions as you can, and ask to see receipts for servicing and repairs if you can. You’ll also want to check the condition of key components. Ensure that the tyres have enough tread and check that aspects such as the gearbox and brakes operate as they should.
How can I verify the quality of a used car in this price range?

The good news is that here at AA Cars we work with hundreds of trusted retailers to ensure that you find a high-quality car first time. Naturally, a car’s service history is a great indicator of how well it has been cared for during its life, too, so we’d advise checking this before purchase. We’ve got a great range of guides and advice features to help when making a used car purchase, too - so check them out today.
Are estate cars under £3k reliable?

When properly maintained, an estate car under £3,000 can be perfectly reliable. It’s all down to the level of servicing and maintenance that it has had over the course of its life, alongside its mileage. However, even higher-mileage estate cars under £3,000 can still prove reliable when well looked after.