Best used cars under £10,000

Prices in the used car market may be going up, but you can still find a reliable and good quality used car for under £10,000 on Auto Trader.
We’re wired to wonder whether a bargain is too good to be true – especially for something as big as a car for so little a price tag. So, Auto Trader makes it easier to shop with a couple of steps: • All vehicles listed on Auto Trader pass a free, five-point check covering whether a car has been stolen, scrapped, written-off, imported or exported. For total peace of mind, you can get a full vehicle history check here. • You can use our price indictor to see, at a glance, whether the price asked is fair - but always check out the advert itself to find out if there are any special features that make this car worth that little bit more. • You can arrange a date and time for a test drive via the advert – we’d always recommend a test drive for a used car just so you know it works and you know it suits. Here’s what to look for when test driving a used car. There are a fair few thousand used cars on Auto Trader for less than £10K, so if you’re wondering where to start – here are some of our top picks. See what you like, what would work for your needs, and take it from there.

A popular small SUV, the Renault Captur is well-reviewed, with its comfort highly rated by owners. Its size makes it a good option for small families as well as for urban driving, and it has also been the winner of our New Car Awards for Best Car for City Driving in 2021.
With lots of diesel and petrol options available for a used Renault Captur on Auto Trader, you get about 40 mpg on petrol and almost 60 mpg on a diesel Captur. Find used Renault Captur for sale.

No one can deny how cute and compact the Fiat 500 is. Great for a short commute and city-living, the Fiat 500’s retro look is a head-turner with lots of colour options available. Besides its looks, another plus point for more recent versions of the Fiat 500 is a so-called ‘mild hybrid’ system which gives you a small power boost, reduced CO2 emissions, and a more sophisticated stop-start system to save fuel.
Find used Fiat 500 for sale.

Toyota Aygo is a small car that offers simplicity with typical Toyota reliability. As a buyer, you get lots of choices, from a three-door option to and five-door, and seven different trim levels to choose from. On the outside, it looks funky and comes in standard and two-tone paintwork options, while on the inside, the car feels roomy for its compact external size and looks decent for the price you pay. Also, the car holds its value over time, making the running costs low overall.
Find used Toyota Aygo for sale.

Citroen C3 is a traditional, affordable supermini which doesn’t compromise on style. With Citroen offering 97 combinations of exterior colours via the seven different paint schemes, four two-tone roof options and four colour packs on the C3, we’ve got so many colours available on Auto Trader when you search for a used Citroen C3.
On the road, the Citroen C3 provides a relaxing and peaceful experience with comfortable interiors and minimal road noise in the cabin. You also get a good array of safety kit as standard on the entry-level model so you can drive with full peace of mind. Find used Citroen C3 for sale.

The Crossland X is a good option for those after a no-nonsense car. The Crossland X provides competitive fuel economy and Co2 emissions as compared to competitors in the same segment. Rates for servicing, maintenance and repairs are also among the lowest in the class. You get two Isofix child seat points in the back and six airbags, and lane departure warning and speed sign recognition as standard. And it offers decent space for a small car.
Find used Vauxhall Crossland X for sale.

Ford Fiesta has for many years been a top-seller and a fixture of British motoring life for drivers of all ages. Affordable, practical and versatile, the Ford Fiesta is excellent to drive, comfortable and comes with plenty of kit for the price you pay. Since it has been discontinued in 2022, now is a great time to get your hands on a Ford Fiesta while you still can.
Find used Ford Fiesta for sale.

Suzuki Swift is another great option for used cars under £10,000, with plenty of options available on Auto Trader today. Suzuki sits very near the top of manufacturer rankings in respected reliability surveys. When it comes to Suzuki Swift, not only do you get petrol and diesel options, but also petrol hybrid options which help reduce fuel costs and consumption by using the start-stop system. Overall, Swift is a fun and practical car to drive.
Find used Suzuki Swift for sale.

Dacia Duster is a great option for those after an SUV, especially if you want an all-wheel drive version. It looks stylish and chunky, as an SUV should. It’s comfortable, cheaper than similar cars of equivalent size and the higher the spec you go for, the more kit you can get without splashing out too much. For these good reasons, the Dacia Duster has been the winner of our Best Value New Car in 2019 and in 2020.
Find used Dacia Duster for sale.

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