Used cars under £3,000 for sale

We have 4,202 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 Hatchback 5dr Petrol Steptronic Euro 4 (150 ps)
- 2005
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- 64,300 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
OMRG Motors
London
£2,500
Audi A6 ALLROAD TDI QUATTRO
- 2005
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- 149,964 miles
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- Diesel
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- Automatic
M K Motors Ltd
London
£2,850
Smart ForTwo 1.0 MHD Passion Coupe 2dr Petrol SoftTouch Euro 5 (s/s) (71 bhp)
- 2014
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- 91,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Cityscape Autos Ltd
London
£2,695
HYUNDAI I10 1.2 Active Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (85 bhp)
- 2012
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- 70,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Balham Car London Limited
London
£2,795
Nissan NOTE 1.6 Note N-Tec+ Auto 5dr
- 2012
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- 107,000 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Keecars
London
£2,990
Mercedes-Benz E Class 3.2 E320 Avantgarde 4dr
- 2004
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- 181,110 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Lennox Auto Ltd
London

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Used cars under £3,000 from Manufacturer Approved Dealers

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£2,290
Vauxhall Astra 1.4T 16v Limited Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (140
- 2014
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- 121,500 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Automatic Motors Ltd
West Drayton
£2,399
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 Touring RHD 2dr
- 2007
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- 47,780 miles
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- Petrol
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- Automatic
Supreno Cars Ltd
Ashford
£2,495
Suzuki Swift SZ2
- 2011
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- 93,769 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Easy Carz
Luton
£2,495
Toyota AYGO VVT-I GO
- 2012
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- 79,500 miles
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- Petrol
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- Manual
Easy Carz
Luton
£2,995
Ssangyong Rodius EX
- 2014
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- 135,000 miles
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- Diesel
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- Automatic
Easy Carz
Luton
£2,190
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta 2WD Euro 5 5dr
- 2012
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- 99,090 miles
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- Diesel
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- Manual
Town Autos Limited
Bedford

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Used Automatic cars under £3,000 For Sale

£3,000
BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i Sport Hatchback 5dr Petrol Steptronic Euro 4 (150 ps)
- 2005
- •
- 64,300 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
OMRG Motors
London
£2,500
Audi A6 ALLROAD TDI QUATTRO
- 2005
- •
- 149,964 miles
- •
- Diesel
- •
- Automatic
M K Motors Ltd
London
£2,850
Smart ForTwo 1.0 MHD Passion Coupe 2dr Petrol SoftTouch Euro 5 (s/s) (71 bhp)
- 2014
- •
- 91,000 miles
- •
- Petrol
- •
- Automatic
Cityscape Autos Ltd
London

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.