Used Small Cars for Sale

Q: What is the best used small automatic car?

Some of the best small automatics are electric , like the MG4 . If you’re not planning to make the switch just yet, an automatic version of the Skoda Fabia makes a great used buy. It’s economical, reliable, and cheap to run.

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Use carwow to browse and compare used vehicles, advertised by a network of trusted dealers. You can search by make and model, or apply filters to find the perfect car for you.

Contact the dealer

Once you’ve found a car you’d like to buy, you can contact the dealer to arrange the next steps, whether that’s asking a question or taking it for a test drive.

Buy the car

When you’re happy to buy, you can do so at a fixed price, safe in the knowledge all models sold through carwow are mechanically checked and come with a warranty.

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Used small cars FAQs

What is the best used small car to buy?

We rate the Renault Clio very highly. It’s stylish, economical to run, and practical too. Buy one that’s a few years old and you’ll enjoy a big saving over the new list price. The Hyundai i10 is great if you can live with something smaller, and if the car is young enough you’ll have the balance of the five-year warranty to give peace of mind.

What is the best used small automatic car?

Some of the best small automatics are electric, like the MG4. If you’re not planning to make the switch just yet, an automatic version of the Skoda Fabia makes a great used buy. It’s economical, reliable, and cheap to run.

What is the most reliable used small car?

For a trouble-free life, the Toyota Yaris is one of the most reliable used small cars. The Honda Jazz is also worth considering, while the Suzuki Swift is another strong option.

What small car holds its value best?

For a small car that really holds its value, you’ll need something with a badge people aspire to. So, an Audi A1 or a MINI Cooper are both contenders.

What to look for when buying a used small car?

When shopping for a used small car, check carefully for damaged alloys or signs of any parking mishaps. Be wary of buying a small car with any styling modifications or a noisy aftermarket exhaust. As well as reducing the used value, modifications can push up your insurance premium.