Cars for Sale Exeter

Cars for sale Exeter should mean more than a hurried skim of listings; it should feel like matching with something that shrugs at rush-hour roundabouts, settles into the M5 without fuss, and doesn’t flinch at a Dartmoor detour. At Allards, every car is hand-selected, recommissioned, fully serviced and supplied with a fresh MOT and warranty, so your shortlist of cars for sale in Exeter becomes a line-up of safe, sensible contenders.

Why Exeter Drivers Need the Right Fit

City centre pinch points, steep side streets, weekend blasts to the Exe Estuary — one car has to do it all. That’s why our Exeter selection spans:

Used cars for sale Exeter — late, low-mileage, prepared properly.
Automatic cars for sale Exeter — DSG/CVT/torque-converter smoothness for stop-start sanity.
Hybrid & electric cars — quiet, efficient, future-friendly for urban miles.
Cheap cars for sale Exeter — honest budgets (under £2000/£3000) without cutting corners.

Shop by Budget

Cheap Cars Exeter (Under £2000–£3000)

City runabouts with low insurance groups and tidy service history.
Fully inspected, serviced and MOT’d — value without the lottery.

Under £5000–£8000

Sweet spot for family hatchbacks and estates with sensible mileage.
Bluetooth, CarPlay/Android Auto, parking aids and decent safety kit.

Nearly-New & Low Miles

Later plates, modern driver assists, manufacturer warranty often remaining.
For buyers wanting today’s tech without brand-new pricing.

Shop by Body Style

Hatchbacks

Easy to park off Sidwell Street, tough enough for the A377: Ford Fiesta, VW Polo/Golf, Vauxhall Corsa, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i20, Skoda Fabia.

Estates & Saloons

Boot space without drama on the A30/A38: Skoda Octavia Estate, BMW 3 Series Touring, Audi A4 Avant, Volvo V60, VW Passat.

SUVs & 4×4

Ride height for visibility, cabins that swallow kit: Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, VW Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq, Land Rover Discovery Sport.

7-Seaters & MPVs

School runs and sports bags, all at once: Peugeot 5008, VW Touran, Kia Sorento, SEAT Alhambra.

Shop by Fuel & Gearbox

Petrol — best for short, mixed trips; quieter cold starts.
Diesel — torque for hills and long runs; pick Euro 6 for clean-air zones.
Hybrid — sips in town, cruises on Sundays; ideal for blended Exeter use.
Electric — silent, swift, low running costs if you can charge at home.
Automatic — reduces the joyless bit of traffic; manuals for those who like a shift.

Use-Case Guides

First-Time Buyers

Prioritise service history, low insurance groups and simple specs.
Favourites: Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo, Kia Picanto, Ford Fiesta 1.25.

Families

Check ISOFIX count, seat-folding, boot lip height, cabin storage.
Favourites: Skoda Octavia Estate, Peugeot 5008, VW Touran.

Commuters

Look for adaptive cruise, lumbar support, Apple/Android connectivity.
Favourites: Toyota Corolla Hybrid, VW Golf, BMW 3 Series, Audi A3.

Exeter-Specific Buying Checklist

Road test — clutch bite (manual), smooth shifts (auto), no knocks over speed cushions.
Tyres & brakes — quality rubber, even wear; firm, straight stops.
Electrics — sensors, cameras, heaters, screens all behaving.
Paperwork — stamps and invoices beat stories; belt/chain status confirmed.
Practicality — try the buggy, bike or weekly shop in the boot before you decide.

Brands Exeter Drivers Love

A broad church, sensibly chosen: Ford, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Skoda, SEAT, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volvo, Land Rover, Peugeot, Renault.

Preparation, Finance & Aftercare

Everything leaves us recommissioned, serviced, with a fresh MOT and a warranty you can actually read. Finance? HP or PCP to suit your mileage and plans. Part-exchange to tidy the figures. And yes, we answer the phone after you’ve bought it.

FAQs

Are cheap cars in Exeter reliable?

They can be. Ours are inspected, serviced, MOT’d and warrantied — budget-sensible without the gamble.

Automatic or manual for Exeter?

Autos take the sting out of traffic. Manuals are cheaper to buy. We’ll match gearbox to your route.

Hybrid or electric for the city?

Hybrids suit mixed use; EVs are brilliant if you can charge at home. Both cut fuel bills and noise.

Find Your Next Car

From tidy hatchbacks to calm estates, confident SUVs to quiet EVs, our Exeter range is prepared for real life and ready today — exactly what you meant when you searched for cars for sale Exeter.