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Explore cars for sale under £5000

Whether you're looking for an easy-to-drive hatchback, an economical city car in a low insurance group, or a sports coupé with some bite, you'll find something to suit in our collection of cars under £5,000. If you're buying your first car or simply need a new set of wheels, a £5,000 budget provides plenty of options. Take a look at our buying guide if you need inspiration or have a burning question on what to look for when choosing a car. Complete an instant online vehicle check once you've found the right car to see its history and avoid unwanted surprises.

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MINI Hatch

AA APPROVED 3 MONTHS WARRANTY

MINI Hatch 1.5 Cooper D Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

2015 (15 reg) | 68,500 miles

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

ULEZ Compliant!

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 2.0 320d M Sport GT Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

2014 (14 reg) | 133,000 miles

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Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD (Nav) Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

2015 (65 reg) | 130,360 miles

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.5 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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