Used cars under £3,000 for sale

We have 4,400 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

£3,000
BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i Sport Steptronic Euro 4 5dr
- 2005
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- 64,242 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
OMRG Motors
London
£2,995
FIAT 500C 1.2 Lounge Convertible 2dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (69 bhp)
- 2010
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- 61,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Balham Car London Limited
London
£2,295
Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i T Spirit 3dr
- 2004
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- 74,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
The Motor Yard
London
£2,295
Ford S-Max 2.0 Titanium 5dr
- 2008
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- 95,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
The Motor Yard
London
£2,495
Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia 5dr
- 2006
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- 73,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
The Motor Yard
London
£2,495

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Toyota Avensis Verso 2.0 VVT-i T3 5dr
- 2004
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- 103,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
The Motor Yard
London

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AA Inspected used cars under £3k

This vehicle has passed an AA inspection

£2,995
Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (133 g/km, 94 bhp)
- 2010
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- 92,114 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Andy Hall Cars
Weston-Super-Mare
This vehicle has passed an AA inspection

£2,995
Mazda Mazda2 1.3 Tamura Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (84 ps)
- 2013
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- 110,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Andy Hall Cars
Weston-Super-Mare
This vehicle has passed an AA inspection

£3,000
FIAT PANDA 1.2 Lounge Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (69 bhp)
- 2013
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- 76,385 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Stockport Car Supermarket
Stockport

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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

£2,000
Vauxhall Tigra 1.4i 16v Exclusiv Convertible 2dr Petrol Manual (a/c) (146 g/km,
- 2007
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- 72,800 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Imperial Autotrade
Ruislip
This vehicle is awaiting an inspection

£2,050
Vauxhall Corsa DESIGN 16V 5-Door
- 2006
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- 63,900 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Imperial Autotrade
Ruislip
This vehicle is awaiting an inspection

£2,999
Audi A3 2.0 TDI Black Edition Sportback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (
- 2010
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- 148,000 miles
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- Diesel
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- Manual
Imperial Autotrade
Ruislip
£2,999
Ford Ka 1.2 Edge Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr
- 2012
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- 48,617 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Bravo Motorcars Ltd
Rickmansworth
£2,495
Vauxhall Astra TECH LINE CDTI
- 2016
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- 137,500 miles
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- Diesel
- •
- Manual
Easy Carz
Luton
£2,495
Hyundai IX35 CRDI PREMIUM
- 2013
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- 133,219 miles
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- Diesel
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- Manual
Easy Carz
Luton

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Used Automatic cars under £3,000 For Sale

£3,000
BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i Sport Steptronic Euro 4 5dr
- 2005
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- 64,242 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
OMRG Motors
London
£2,295
Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i T Spirit 3dr
- 2004
- •
- 74,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
The Motor Yard
London
£2,495
Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia 5dr
- 2006
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- 73,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
The Motor Yard
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.