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Used cars for sale in Watford

Pick your next car from 2,840 cars in stock across Watford. 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 Watford

  • Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 CZ2 Euro 4 3dr
    £1,498
    Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 CZ2 Euro 4 3dr
    • 2010
    • •
    • 105,520 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    S95 London Motors Limited

    Icon - location pin Borehamwood

  • Audi A3 1.6 Technik Euro 4 3dr
    £1,990
    Audi A3 1.6 Technik Euro 4 3dr
    • 2009
    • •
    • 81,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Shapo Wheels Ltd

    Icon - location pin Uxbridge

  • Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi Elite
    £2,895
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Elite
    • 2010
    • •
    • 103,000 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    London Broadway Cars Ltd

    Icon - location pin St. Albans

  • AA finance available

    Fiat Panda 1.2 Panda My 1.2 69 Bhp Pop
    £3,195
    FIAT PANDA 1.2 Panda My 1.2 69 Bhp Pop
    • 2014
    • •
    • 66,000 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    London Broadway Cars Ltd

    Icon - location pin St. Albans

  • AA finance available

    Fiat 500 1.2 500 My17 1.2 69hp Pop
    £3,995
    FIAT 500 1.2 500 My17 1.2 69hp Pop
    • 2016
    • •
    • 88,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    London Broadway Cars Ltd

    Icon - location pin St. Albans

  • Ford Focus 1.0 T EcoBoost Zetec
    £3,995
    FORD FOCUS 1.0 T EcoBoost Zetec
    • 2013
    • •
    • 36,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    London Broadway Cars Ltd

    Icon - location pin St. Albans

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    Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI S Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps)
    Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI S Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps)
    Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI S Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps)
    £11,000
    Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI S Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps)
    • 2018
    • •
    • 63,140 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    Imperial Autotrade

    Icon - location pin Ruislip

  • Star icon This vehicle has passed an AA inspection

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    BMW X1 2.0 18d M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    BMW X1 2.0 18d M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    BMW X1 2.0 18d M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £13,999
    BMW X1 2.0 18d M Sport Auto xDrive Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2018
    • •
    • 73,955 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Northridge Cars

    Icon - location pin Hemel Hempstead

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    Mini Hatch 1.5 Cooper Sport Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    Mini Hatch 1.5 Cooper Sport Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    Mini Hatch 1.5 Cooper Sport Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    £15,999
    Mini Hatch 1.5 Cooper Sport Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
    • 2020
    • •
    • 49,421 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    Northridge Cars

    Icon - location pin Hemel Hempstead

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Latest automatic cars for sale in Watford

  • VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Elite
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Elite
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Elite
    £2,895
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Elite
    • 2010
    • •
    • 103,000 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    London Broadway Cars Ltd

    Icon - location pin St. Albans

  • Honda Insight 1.3h IMA EX CVT Euro 5 5dr
    Honda Insight 1.3h IMA EX CVT Euro 5 5dr
    Honda Insight 1.3h IMA EX CVT Euro 5 5dr
    £4,900
    Honda Insight 1.3h IMA EX CVT Euro 5 5dr
    • 2012
    • •
    • 85,000 miles
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    • Hybrid
    • •
    • Automatic
    Shapo Wheels Ltd

    Icon - location pin Uxbridge

  • Hyundai i10 1.2 Active 5dr Auto
    Hyundai i10 1.2 Active 5dr Auto
    Hyundai i10 1.2 Active 5dr Auto
    £6,695
    Hyundai i10 1.2 Active 5dr Auto
    • 2013
    • •
    • 35,000 miles
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    • Petrol
    • •
    • Automatic
    RSC (Watford)

    Icon - location pin Watford

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Cheap cars for sale in Watford

  • Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 CZ2 Euro 4 3dr
    Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 CZ2 Euro 4 3dr
    Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 CZ2 Euro 4 3dr
    £1,498
    Mitsubishi Colt 1.3 CZ2 Euro 4 3dr
    • 2010
    • •
    • 105,520 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    S95 London Motors Limited

    Icon - location pin Borehamwood

  • Audi A3 1.6 Technik Euro 4 3dr
    Audi A3 1.6 Technik Euro 4 3dr
    Audi A3 1.6 Technik Euro 4 3dr
    £1,990
    Audi A3 1.6 Technik Euro 4 3dr
    • 2009
    • •
    • 81,000 miles
    • •
    • Petrol
    • •
    • Manual
    Shapo Wheels Ltd

    Icon - location pin Uxbridge

  • VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Elite
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Elite
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Elite
    £2,895
    VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi Elite
    • 2010
    • •
    • 103,000 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    London Broadway Cars Ltd

    Icon - location pin St. Albans

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Latest Electric cars in stock

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    £14,880
    Tesla Model 3 (Dual Motor) Performance Auto 4WDE 4dr (Performance Upgrade)
    • 2020
    • •
    • 88,000 miles
    • •
    • Electric
    • •
    • Automatic
    Wembley Prestige Cars

    Icon - location pin Bushey

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    £15,880
    Tesla Model 3 (Dual Motor) Performance Auto 4WDE 4dr (Performance Upgrade)
    • 2020
    • •
    • 62,000 miles
    • •
    • Electric
    • •
    • Automatic
    Wembley Prestige Cars

    Icon - location pin Bushey

  • 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)
    £13,631
    Peugeot 2008 50kWh GT SUV 5dr Electric Auto (7kW Charger) (136 ps)
    • 2022
    • •
    • 17,499 miles
    • •
    • Electric
    • •
    • Automatic
    Stellantis &You Edgware

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Used Cars in Watford

Watford, set on the north-west edge of London, offers a real blend of city living and leafy Hertfordshire suburbia. Here, drivers tackle everything from the compact, busy town centre to quiet cul-de-sacs and wider country lanes reaching out toward the Chilterns. Driving through Watford, you’re just outside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), but it’s worth thinking ahead: several routes into the capital – including the A411, Oxhey Lane and Rickmansworth Road – pass directly into the ULEZ. If you make regular trips south, low-emissions vehicles are especially wise. Check your car’s eligibility, as most diesels from 2016 and petrols from 2006 are compliant.

In town, you’ll find tight parking, a one-way system and regular rush hour traffic. Practical hatchbacks, small crossovers and family cars make up much of the local landscape, balancing space with agility. For longer countryside runs, something with a bit of comfort and good fuel economy is a bonus. On the whole, Watford’s roads suit reliable, easy-to-park cars with low running costs – always a steady choice in a town laid out like this.

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  • Are there any driving restrictions in Watford?

    While Watford itself does not have a clean air or low-emission zone, it sits right on the border with Greater London. The ULEZ begins just south of the town, so drivers heading into London must check vehicle emission standards to avoid daily charges.

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

    Hatchbacks and small SUVs are ideal for Watford’s town centre and suburbs. They are easy to manoeuvre through traffic, simple to park and versatile enough for local commutes or longer journeys out into the countryside.

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

    Driving around in Watford does not trigger emission zone charges. However, parking costs apply in much of the town centre and at the main train stations. If you travel into Greater London, ULEZ and congestion charges may apply, depending on your car’s emissions rating.

  • What is the most popular car in Watford?

    Watford’s streets are often filled with practical cars, such as the Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. These appeal for their size, running costs and everyday reliability – qualities in demand for local and city driving.

  • Are electric cars suitable for Watford?

    Electric cars are a growing presence in Watford and particularly well-suited to the area, with several public charging points and short-hop journeys to London in mind. EVs avoid ULEZ charges and are a genuine option for both commuters and local residents.

  • Used car dealers in Watford
    • A&M Cars South Ltd
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    • Automart Uk Limited
    • Bravo Motorcars Ltd
    • Car Planet
    • Country Automotive
    • Danielle Autos
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    • Eco Cars Stanmore Limited
    • Elstree Van Centre Ltd
    • Essence Auto's
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    • GB vehicles LTD
    • Golden Motors (J.A) Ltd
    • Group 1 Borehamwood BMW
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    • Group 1 Mercedes-Benz of Hemel Hempstead
    • Harentor Ltd
    • Harringtons Car Sales Ltd
    • Imperial Autotrade
    • Impulse Motors
    • JDM Automotive Limited
    • Just The Car Ltd
    • K W Motors Ltd
    • LDN Motors Ltd
    • Lami Auto Ltd
    • Leaside Cars Ltd
    • London Broadway Cars Ltd
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    • MA Autos
    • Manan Motors Ltd
    • Mondial Cars
    • Mototom Cars Ltd
    • Nasko Trading Ltd
    • Next Wheels Autos Ltd
    • Northridge Cars
    • Parkside Motors Ltd
    • Premium Wheels Ltd
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    • Prime Wheels Ltd
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    • Romans of St Albans
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