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Used cars under £3,000 for sale

We have 4,439 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

£2,495
Toyota Yaris
- 2003
- •
- 53,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Manual
Direct Motoring
020 3018 5932

London
£2,500
Kia Rio DOMINO
- 2011
- •
- 48,735 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Manual
M K Motors Ltd
020 3018 2969

London
£2,500
Mercedes A Class A160 ELEGANCE SE
- 2009
- •
- 125,021 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
M K Motors Ltd
020 3018 2969

London
£2,495
TOYOTA AYGO 1.0 VVT-i Black Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (67 bhp)
- 2007
- •
- 59,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Manual
Balham Car London Limited
020 3018 3138

London
£2,495
FIAT 500 1.4 Lounge Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (100 bhp)
- 2008
- •
- 78,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- 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
- •
- 89,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- 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

£2,695
Vauxhall Astra CDTi ecoFLEX Design
- 2015
- •
- 145,023 miles
- •
- Diesel
- •
- Manual
Motor Stores
0151 297 4869

Liverpool
This vehicle has passed an AA inspection

£2,795
Ford Mondeo TDCi Edge
- 2012
- •
- 132,056 miles
- •
- Diesel
- •
- Manual
Motor Stores
0151 297 4869

Liverpool
This vehicle has passed an AA inspection

£2,795
Vauxhall Corsa CDTi ecoFLEX S
- 2012
- •
- 94,996 miles
- •
- Diesel
- •
- Manual
Motor Stores
0151 297 4869

Liverpool

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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

£2,990

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Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S line Special Edition Sportback 5dr Petrol DSG (190 g/
- 2006
- •
- 106,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
Automatic Motors Ltd
01895 702 857

West Drayton
£2,790
Ford Grand C-Max 1.6 TDCi Zetec Euro 5 5dr
- 2013
- •
- 109,575 miles
- •
- Diesel
- •
- Manual
Town Autos Limited
01234 532 128

Bedford
£2,250
FORD KA 1.2 Style Euro 4 3dr
- 2009
- •
- 79,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Manual
Fort Used Car Centre
0121 540 2768

Birmingham
£2,650
MINI HATCH 1.6 Cooper Pimlico Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr
- 2011
- •
- 99,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Manual
Fort Used Car Centre
0121 540 2768

Birmingham
£3,000
KIA SPORTAGE 1.7 CRDi EcoDynamics 3 2WD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr
- 2010
- •
- 137,000 miles
- •
- Diesel
- •
- Manual
Fort Used Car Centre
0121 540 2768

Birmingham
£3,000
VAUXHALL ANTARA 2.2 CDTi Diamond 4WD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr
- 2013
- •
- 114,000 miles
- •
- Diesel
- •
- Manual
Fort Used Car Centre
0121 540 2768

Birmingham

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Used Automatic cars under £3,000 For Sale

£2,500
Mercedes A Class A160 ELEGANCE SE
- 2009
- •
- 125,021 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
M K Motors Ltd
020 3018 2969

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

London
£2,500
Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i T Spirit 3dr
- 2004
- •
- 74,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
The Motor Yard
020 3018 4228

London

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

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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