Best used cars for £10,000

If you’ve set yourself a budget of around £10,000 for a new car, you'll be spoiled for choice on the used car market. Read on for our top picks available at CarShop.

Ford Fiesta

The Fiesta has been the UK’s bestselling car for many years. For less than £10,000 you can find a wide range of examples on the used market, whether you’re after something sporty like the Zetec S, something simple like the Zetec and if you want all the mod cons check out the Titanium

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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 offers excellent value for money, with most trims coming with cruise control, speed limiter, DAB radio and Bluetooth as standard. Peugeot are renowned of late for their highly efficient engines; even the 1.0 litre petrol engine can achieve at least 60 mpg, and the diesels can get as high as 90 mpg in the right conditions.

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Citroen C4 Cactus

Known for its quirky image, the C4 Cactus makes a very practical family car and its unique Airbumps help prevent those pesky car park dents. The C4 Cactus also features the latest technology, including cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity and, in the higher spec Flair models, sat-nav.

A lot of car for your money!

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Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke offers an elevated driving position and more space in the cabin. It’s also just as efficient and easy to handle as a typical family hatchback, so it’s plain to see why the Juke is so popular. Not only that, it offers a lot of tech, in particular the high-spec Tekna model, which features keyless entry, climate control and a rear parking camera.

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Seat Ibiza

Popular with younger drivers for its sporty looks, the Seat Ibiza shares a lot of its parts and engines with the Volkswagen Polo, yet offers much better value for money. Later models can be found with a touchscreen infotainment system, which includes Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

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Renault Clio

The Clio has been a popular first car for young people for many years and the latest model is no exception to the rule. The 1.2 litre petrol engine version is the cheapest to insure and you still get plenty of nifty features on the Dynamique MediaNav like stylish alloys, touch screen infotainment with navigation, cruise control, climate control and automatic headlights.

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Vauxhall Corsa

A close rival to the Fiesta, the Corsa has the upper hand in offering plenty of features for the money you pay. 2016 and newer models offer Apple Carplay/Android Auto, allowing you to connect your smartphone via USB and use apps like music and navigation through the infotainment system. On top of that, you can find cruise control/speed limiter and, on the SE and Energy trims, heated seats and heated steering wheel, perfect for the chilly winter mornings.

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Audi A1

The smallest car in the Audi family, the A1 is popular for its stylish, premium look and can be yours for less than £200 per month. The most common engines you will with this price range and this car are the turbocharged 1.4 litre petrol engine and 1.6 litre TDi diesel engine. With many different trims to choose from, you’re bound to find an A1 that’s perfect for you.

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Mini

Within the £10,000 budget you can expect to find Minis of all shapes and sizes, from the sporty Coupe, the spacious and practical Countryman, to the classic Hatchback. When buying a Mini brand new, there are so many combinations to choose from in terms of design and specification, so you’re unlikely to find two Minis the same.

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Citroen DS3

Citroen’s DS marque provides a more premium image without the large price tag. In late 2015, DS dropped the Citroen branding and have adopted a more prestigious look. For less than £10,000 you can get yourself a high spec model, featuring a touchscreen infotainment system (some coming with navigation), automatic headlights and wipers and cruise control/speed limiter. A variety of engines are available, petrol and diesel, including a 155bhp 1.6 turbocharged petrol engine that can do 0-60 in less than 8 seconds. If you’re after a quick car that’s not too flash, that’s the one to look out for.

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