20 Cheap Cars Under £5,000 That Simply Refuse to Die in Britain

I rank 20 of the cheapest, most reliable cars you can buy in Britain for under £5,000-and I focus on the cars that keep going, not the ones that win awards. Drawing on 20 years selling and financing cars, 18 years fixing them, and 38 years of workshop experience, I use MOT pass rates, owner surveys and real-world repairs to show which models can reach 200,000 miles with ordinary servicing, readily available parts and bills under £1,000. In this video, I cover: • The reliability standards I use to judge each car • Why simple, overlooked models can be the smartest used-car buys • Real examples, including a Toyota Yaris in Halifax with 182,000 miles • What makes these cars affordable to maintain across Britain • Which cars deserve your shortlist when your budget is under £5,000 Tell me where you’re watching from-I read every comment. 📘 Get my book, The 500K-Mile Owner’s Playbook, for practical car-care guidance and printable tools: https://reghartley.uk/ #ReliableCars #CheapCars #UsedCarsUK #CarBuying #MOT #BritishCars