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Used cars under £3,000 for sale

We have 3,989 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.

Latest used cars under £3,000 in stock

  • BMW 120 2.0 120i Sport Hatchback 5dr Petrol Steptronic Euro 4 (150 ps)
    £3,000
    BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i Sport Hatchback 5dr Petrol Steptronic Euro 4 (150 ps)
    • 2005
    • •
    • 64,242 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    OMRG Motors

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  • Audi A6 ALLROAD TDI QUATTRO
    £2,500
    Audi A6 ALLROAD TDI QUATTRO
    • 2005
    • •
    • 149,964 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    M K Motors Ltd

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  • Hyundai I30 1.4 Comfort Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (108 bhp)
    £2,195
    HYUNDAI I30 1.4 Comfort Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (108 bhp)
    • 2009
    • •
    • 56,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Balham Car London Limited

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  • Vauxhall Astra AUTOMATIC 1.8i 16v Club Estate 5dr Petrol  (186 g/km, 138 bhp)
    £2,695
    VAUXHALL ASTRA AUTOMATIC 1.8i 16v Club Estate 5dr Petrol (186 g/km, 138 bhp)
    • 2009
    • •
    • 80,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    Balham Car London Limited

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  • Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i ecoFLEX 16V SXi Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (A
    £2,795
    VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2i ecoFLEX 16V SXi Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (A
    • 2013
    • •
    • 73,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Balham Car London Limited

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  • Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (133 g/km, 94 bhp)
    £2,995
    FORD FIESTA 1.4 Zetec Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (133 g/km, 94 bhp)
    • 2011
    • •
    • 82,000 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Balham Car London Limited

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    FORD FIESTA 1.25 Style Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (60 ps)
    FORD FIESTA 1.25 Style Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (60 ps)
    FORD FIESTA 1.25 Style Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (60 ps)
    £2,495
    FORD FIESTA 1.25 Style Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (60 ps)
    • 2012
    • •
    • 137,037 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Luton Trade Centre Ltd

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  • Star icon This vehicle has passed an AA inspection

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    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 1.4i Turbo Exclusiv MPV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (140 ps)
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 1.4i Turbo Exclusiv MPV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (140 ps)
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 1.4i Turbo Exclusiv MPV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (140 ps)
    £2,975
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 1.4i Turbo Exclusiv MPV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (140 ps)
    • 2015
    • •
    • 114,235 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    South and West Motors Ltd

    Icon - location pin Bath

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    FORD FIESTA 1.0T EcoBoost Titanium Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s)
    FORD FIESTA 1.0T EcoBoost Titanium Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s)
    FORD FIESTA 1.0T EcoBoost Titanium Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s)
    £3,000
    FORD FIESTA 1.0T EcoBoost Titanium Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s)
    • 2015
    • •
    • 98,946 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Kirkham Part exchange Centre Ltd

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    Vauxhall Astra 1.4T 16v Limited Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (140
    £2,290
    Vauxhall Astra 1.4T 16v Limited Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (140
    • 2014
    • •
    • 121,500 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Automatic Motors Ltd

    Icon - location pin West Drayton

  • Vauxhall Astra 1.4T SRi Coupe 3dr Petrol Auto Euro 5 (140 ps)
    £2,990
    Vauxhall Astra 1.4T SRi Coupe 3dr Petrol Auto Euro 5 (140 ps)
    • 2012
    • •
    • 119,300 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    Automatic Motors Ltd

    Icon - location pin West Drayton

  • Vauxhall Tigra 1.4i 16v Exclusiv Convertible 2dr Petrol Manual (a/c) (146 g/km,
    £2,000
    Vauxhall Tigra 1.4i 16v Exclusiv Convertible 2dr Petrol Manual (a/c) (146 g/km,
    • 2007
    • •
    • 72,800 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Imperial Autotrade

    Icon - location pin Ruislip

  • Ford Ka 1.2 Edge Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr
    £2,500
    Ford Ka 1.2 Edge Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr
    • 2012
    • •
    • 48,617 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Bravo Motorcars Ltd

    Icon - location pin Rickmansworth

  • Star icon This vehicle has passed an AA inspection
    Ford Fiesta 1.25 Style Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (60 ps)
    £2,495
    FORD FIESTA 1.25 Style Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (60 ps)
    • 2012
    • •
    • 137,037 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Luton Trade Centre Ltd

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  • Nissan Juke 1.6 Acenta Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr
    £2,390
    Nissan Juke 1.6 Acenta Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2012
    • •
    • 94,250 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Town Autos Limited

    Icon - location pin Bedford

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  • BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i Sport Hatchback 5dr Petrol Steptronic Euro 4 (150 ps)
    BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i Sport Hatchback 5dr Petrol Steptronic Euro 4 (150 ps)
    BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i Sport Hatchback 5dr Petrol Steptronic Euro 4 (150 ps)
    £3,000
    BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i Sport Hatchback 5dr Petrol Steptronic Euro 4 (150 ps)
    • 2005
    • •
    • 64,242 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    OMRG Motors

    Icon - location pin London

  • Audi A6 ALLROAD TDI QUATTRO
    Audi A6 ALLROAD TDI QUATTRO
    Audi A6 ALLROAD TDI QUATTRO
    £2,500
    Audi A6 ALLROAD TDI QUATTRO
    • 2005
    • •
    • 149,964 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    M K Motors Ltd

    Icon - location pin London

  • VAUXHALL ASTRA AUTOMATIC 1.8i 16v Club Estate 5dr Petrol  (186 g/km, 138 bhp)
    VAUXHALL ASTRA AUTOMATIC 1.8i 16v Club Estate 5dr Petrol  (186 g/km, 138 bhp)
    VAUXHALL ASTRA AUTOMATIC 1.8i 16v Club Estate 5dr Petrol  (186 g/km, 138 bhp)
    £2,695
    VAUXHALL ASTRA AUTOMATIC 1.8i 16v Club Estate 5dr Petrol (186 g/km, 138 bhp)
    • 2009
    • •
    • 80,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    Balham Car London Limited

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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.

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