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Used cars for sale in Essex

Pick your next car from 9,244 cars in stock across Essex. 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 in Essex

  • Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)
    £1,795 Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)
    • 2013
    • •
    • 140,000 miles
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    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Status Motor Group Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 020 3018 4034

    Icon - location pin Barking

  • Kia Rio 1.4 Strike 5dr
    £1,950 Kia Rio 1.4 Strike 5dr
    • 2009
    • •
    • 52,000 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    S.I Motors Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 01277 517 884

    Icon - location pin Ongar

  • Ford Fiesta 1.4 Fiesta Titanium 95 5dr
    £2,495 FORD FIESTA 1.4 Fiesta Titanium 95 5dr
    • 2010
    • •
    • 111,000 miles
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    • Petrol
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    • Manual
    ECC Vehicle Sales
    Icon - phone receiver 01376 620 798

    Icon - location pin Colchester

  • Toyota Auris 1.6 V-Matic TR 5dr
    £2,499 Toyota Auris 1.6 V-Matic TR 5dr
    • 2009
    • •
    • 93,545 miles
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    • Petrol
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    • Manual
    RAS CAR TRADERS LIMITED
    Icon - phone receiver 01708 392 383

    Icon - location pin Upminster

  • Ford Ka 1.2 Ka Zetec 3dr
    £2,795 FORD KA 1.2 Ka Zetec 3dr
    • 2013
    • •
    • 82,000 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    ECC Vehicle Sales
    Icon - phone receiver 01376 620 798

    Icon - location pin Colchester

  • AA finance available

    Suzuki Alto 1.0 12V SZ Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (68 ps)
    £2,950 SUZUKI ALTO 1.0 12V SZ Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (68 ps)
    • 2014
    • •
    • 43,267 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Braintree Van Sales
    Icon - phone receiver 01376 624 029

    Icon - location pin Braintree

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    HONDA JAZZ 1.4 i-VTEC EX Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (100 ps)
    HONDA JAZZ 1.4 i-VTEC EX Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (100 ps)
    HONDA JAZZ 1.4 i-VTEC EX Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (100 ps)
    £2,995

    HONDA JAZZ 1.4 i-VTEC EX Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (100 ps)

    • 2011
    • •
    • 101,622 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    SMK Performance Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 01702 923 805

    Rochford (40 miles)

  • Star icon This vehicle has passed an AA inspection
    FORD PUMA 1.0T EcoBoost MHEV ST-Line X SUV 5dr Petrol Hybrid DCT Euro 6 (s
    FORD PUMA 1.0T EcoBoost MHEV ST-Line X SUV 5dr Petrol Hybrid DCT Euro 6 (s
    FORD PUMA 1.0T EcoBoost MHEV ST-Line X SUV 5dr Petrol Hybrid DCT Euro 6 (s
    £15,499

    FORD PUMA 1.0T EcoBoost MHEV ST-Line X SUV 5dr Petrol Hybrid DCT Euro 6 (s

    • 2023
    • •
    • 60,288 miles
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    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    SMK Performance Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 01702 923 805

    Rochford (40 miles)

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    MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS 1.3 A250e 15.6kWh AMG Line Edition (Premium Plus) Saloon 4dr Pet
    MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS 1.3 A250e 15.6kWh AMG Line Edition (Premium Plus) Saloon 4dr Pet
    MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS 1.3 A250e 15.6kWh AMG Line Edition (Premium Plus) Saloon 4dr Pet
    £17,995

    MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS 1.3 A250e 15.6kWh AMG Line Edition (Premium Plus) Saloon 4dr Pet

    • 2022
    • •
    • 80,474 miles
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    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    SMK Performance Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 01702 923 805

    Rochford (40 miles)

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Latest automatic cars for sale in Essex

  • Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)
    Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)
    Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)
    £1,795

    Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)

    • 2013
    • •
    • 140,000 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Status Motor Group Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 020 3018 4034

    Barking (11 miles)

  • Honda Jazz I-VTEC EX I-SHIFT
    Honda Jazz I-VTEC EX I-SHIFT
    Honda Jazz I-VTEC EX I-SHIFT
    £5,995

    Honda Jazz I-VTEC EX I-SHIFT

    • 2010
    • •
    • 58,450 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    TM UK Trading Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 01708 392 741

    Hornchurch (17 miles)

  • Volkswagen Up 1.0 High up! ASG Euro 5 5dr
    Volkswagen Up 1.0 High up! ASG Euro 5 5dr
    Volkswagen Up 1.0 High up! ASG Euro 5 5dr
    £6,299

    Volkswagen Up 1.0 High up! ASG Euro 5 5dr

    • 2012
    • •
    • 34,099 miles
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    • Petrol
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    • Automatic
    Jc Automotive Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 020 3018 3919

    Rainham (15 miles)

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Cheap cars for sale in Essex

  • Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)
    Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)
    Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)
    £1,795

    Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi Elite Hatchback 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (165 ps)

    • 2013
    • •
    • 140,000 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Status Motor Group Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 020 3018 4034

    Barking (11 miles)

  • Kia Rio 1.4 Strike 5dr
    Kia Rio 1.4 Strike 5dr
    Kia Rio 1.4 Strike 5dr
    £1,950

    Kia Rio 1.4 Strike 5dr

    • 2009
    • •
    • 52,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    S.I Motors Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 01277 517 884

    Ongar (23 miles)

  • Kia Rio 1.4 1 5dr
    Kia Rio 1.4 1 5dr
    Kia Rio 1.4 1 5dr
    £1,000

    Kia Rio 1.4 1 5dr

    • 2010
    • •
    • 170,000 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    The Preloved Car Company LTD
    Icon - phone receiver 01206 491 693

    Manningtree (60 miles)

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    Citroen e-C4 50kWh Shine Plus Auto 5dr (7.4kW Charger)
    Citroen e-C4 50kWh Shine Plus Auto 5dr (7.4kW Charger)
    Citroen e-C4 50kWh Shine Plus Auto 5dr (7.4kW Charger)
    £11,900

    Citroen e-C4 50kWh Shine Plus Auto 5dr (7.4kW Charger)

    • 2022
    • •
    • 40,000 miles
    • •
    • Electric
    • •
    • Automatic
    Browns Car Company Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 01621 902 571

    Maldon (38 miles)

  • VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 Pro Performance 58kWh Life Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (204 ps)
    VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 Pro Performance 58kWh Life Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (204 ps)
    VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 Pro Performance 58kWh Life Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (204 ps)
    £16,684

    VOLKSWAGEN ID.3 Pro Performance 58kWh Life Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (204 ps)

    • 2022
    • •
    • 22,706 miles
    • •
    • Electric
    • •
    • Automatic
    Carvender Ltd
    Icon - phone receiver 01992 692 986

    Epping (16 miles)

  • Peugeot 2008 50kWh GT SUV 5dr Electric Auto (7kW Charger) (136 ps)
    Peugeot 2008 50kWh GT SUV 5dr Electric Auto (7kW Charger) (136 ps)
    Peugeot 2008 50kWh GT SUV 5dr Electric Auto (7kW Charger) (136 ps)
    £19,910

    Peugeot 2008 50kWh GT SUV 5dr Electric Auto (7kW Charger) (136 ps)

    • 2025
    • •
    • 6,524 miles
    • •
    • Electric
    • •
    • Automatic
    Stellantis &You Chelmsford
    Icon - phone receiver 01245 482 142

    Chelmsford (29 miles)

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Used cars in Essex

From busy Basildon and breezy Brentwood to the open countryside of Uttlesford, Essex offers a real mix of driving environments. The roads can be lively, especially near the Dartford Crossing or Chelmsford at rush hour, and you'll find winding country lanes and a mix of surfaces exploring the county's more scenic routes – which is highly recommended for memorable day trips. Mostly flat with pockets of rolling hills near places like Epping Forest, there are a range of cars well suited to driving in Essex. It's all about what kind of driving you'll be doing most. Smaller hatchbacks work for busy urban areas and the smaller roads of historic towns, but crossovers and estates are popular for family life or longer trips to the coast. Unlike London, Essex doesn't have a Clean Air Zone or congestion charges in place. Still, many drivers commute into London or cross into neighbouring counties, so vehicles that meet current emissions standards will give you greater flexibility – and help ensure you avoid potential new charges in the future. A practical service history, solid MOT records and strong reliability ratings are all worth considering before buying any used car in Essex. Options with reliable all-round abilities and low running costs are top choices for Essex – think the Vauxhall Corsa, Volkswagen Golf and Nissan Qashqai.

AA Cars have 9,244 used cars listed in Essex, 1,957 used cars are listed with approved franchised dealerships. 30% of second hand cars in Essex are priced over the national average. This indicates there might be room for negotiation on any deal.

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  • Are there any driving restrictions in Essex?

    Currently, Essex does not operate any Clean Air Zones or general congestion charges for private cars. However, if you travel into London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone from Essex, you'll be subject to those rules. Some local areas have parking or access restrictions, which are usually well signposted.

  • What is the best car type for driving in Essex?

    A versatile hatchback or compact SUV makes sense for driving in Essex, handling urban commutes and countryside journeys with equal ease. If your routes are mostly rural or if you need more space, estates and crossovers are worth a look, with efficient petrol or hybrid models proving especially popular.

  • Are there any charges to be aware of in Essex?

    In Essex itself there are no emissions-based charges, but if you travel into London you may face charges if your vehicle doesn’t meet Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards. Always check your usual travel routes and the latest requirements on GOV.UK for peace of mind.

  • What is the most popular car in Essex?

    Compact hatchbacks and SUVs with great all-round performance are popular picks in Essex, such as the Vauxhall Corsa, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Fiesta and Ford Puma. These cars are practical, cost-effective and suit a varied mix of town and country roads.

  • Are electric cars suitable for Essex?

    Electric cars are increasingly suited to Essex, with charging points popping up in towns and at supermarkets. For most commutes and errands, an EV makes practical sense – especially if you travel to London, given the ULEZ zone. Double check access to home or public charging before deciding.

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