Used cars for sale in Manchester and Bury
Browse vehicles by price, mileage, make or model. Every listing includes clear photography, a condition report and a walkaround video where available.
- Faults clearly listed
- Full MOT history
- Video walkaround
Current Stock
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2006 Skoda Fabia
1.2 HTP Classic Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (140 g/km, 54 bhp)
105,600 mi
Petrol · Manual
£795
- 0 faults listed
- No service history
2010 Mazda MAZDA3
1.6 Takuya Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (105 ps)
107,000 mi
Petrol · Manual
£1,250
- 0 faults listed
- No service history
2010 Vauxhall Insignia
2.0 CDTi SE Sports Tourer 5dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (160 ps)
152,000 mi
Diesel · Automatic
£1,395
- 0 faults listed
- No service history
2013 Audi A3
1.6 TDI Sport Sportback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (105 ps)
104,000 mi
Diesel · Manual
£1,495
- 0 faults listed
- No service history
2012 Ford C-Max
1.6 TDCi Titanium MPV 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (115 ps)
108,517 mi
Diesel · Manual
£1,695
- 0 faults listed
- No service history
2012 SEAT Ibiza
1.4 SE Sport Coupe 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (85 ps)
91,000 mi
Petrol · Manual
£2,250
- 0 faults listed
- No service history
Manchester Car Yard sells honest used cars across Greater Manchester. Every car is listed with its faults declared and photographed, its full MOT history, and a video where we have one, so you know exactly what you are looking at before you travel. We deal in older cars and higher mileage, described straight and priced fairly, for people who want a sound car without paying showroom money. There is no sales patter and no dressing things up, just clear information and a price that reflects the car in front of you.
Cheap used cars with nothing hidden
We sell cheap, honest cars rather than polished showroom stock. If a car has a scuff, a warning light or an MOT advisory, we tell you and we photograph it, so there are no surprises when you arrive. The price reflects the condition, and there is no small print quietly saying the opposite of the advert. Most of our customers come to us because they are tired of listings that hide the truth until they have driven an hour to see the car. We would rather show you the faults up front and let you decide for yourself whether the car is right for you.
Automatic cars for sale
We keep a good number of small and medium automatic cars, the kind that are easy to live with in stop-start traffic around Manchester. Automatics are one of the most asked-for things we sell, so we hold them on purpose rather than by chance. You can filter the stock to automatics only, and every one is described the same honest way, with its faults, its full MOT history and a cash price that does not change when you turn up to collect it. If you are learning to drive an automatic or simply want an easier drive, they are worth a look.
Cars under £1,000, £2,000 and £3,000
Most of our stock sits at the budget end, so it is easy to shop by what you actually want to spend. Go straight to cars under £1,000, cars under £2,000 or cars under £3,000, or set your own maximum and see what fits. Every price band only ever shows cars we have on the yard right now, so you are not clicking through to something that sold last month. A cheap car does not have to be a gamble, and shopping by budget is how most of our customers start their search with us.
Second hand cars you can trust
Buying a second hand car should not feel like a gamble, and with us it does not. Because every car is photographed as it really is, with its faults written down and its MOT history in full view, you are not relying on a polished advert and a promise. What you see online is what you will find on the yard. That honesty is the whole reason the business exists, and it is why people travel to us from across Greater Manchester rather than buying blind closer to home.
Browse used cars by make
If you already know the make you are after, you can go straight to it. Browse our used Ford, Vauxhall, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen and Toyota, among others, with every car we hold from that maker in one place, cheapest first. Each make page carries the same honest descriptions and full history as the rest of the site, so you can compare like for like without second-guessing what has been left out.
Full MOT history and a video on most cars
Every car page shows the full MOT history, including every past advisory, so you can see how the car has been looked after rather than taking our word for it. Where we have filmed the car, you will find a walkaround with the faults pointed out and a cold start from stone cold, so you can see and hear it running before you spend your time coming down. It is the closest thing to standing on the yard from your own sofa.
Where to find us in Greater Manchester
You will find us on Victoria Street in Bury, BL8 2EQ, a short drive from Manchester and easy to reach from across Greater Manchester. Tap the map on any page for one-touch directions. You are welcome to come and look over any car in person, with no appointment needed, or book a time that suits you if you would rather we have it ready and waiting.
Why buy from Manchester Car Yard
Honest descriptions, every fault declared and photographed, full MOT history, and cash prices with no admin fees, at a real yard you can walk around in person. No pressure, no hidden costs, and no cars dressed up to look better than they are. We would rather sell you the right car honestly than talk you into the wrong one, and most of our business comes from people who were sent to us by someone we looked after before. If you want a cheap, sound car and a straight answer, that is exactly what we do.
Common questions
- Do you sell cheap cars in Manchester?
- Yes. Most of our stock is budget used cars, with plenty under £3,000, and you can browse by price band or filter to your own maximum. Every car is described honestly, with its faults shown.
- Do you have automatic cars?
- Yes, we hold a good number of small and medium automatics, and you can filter the stock to automatics only. They are one of the most requested things we sell.
- Are the photos of the actual car?
- Yes. Every photo is of the specific car you are looking at, taken as it is, faults included. We never use stock images or tidy the pictures up to hide a mark.
- Do you sell higher mileage cars?
- Yes. We deal in older and higher mileage cars on purpose, described honestly and priced to match. High mileage is not a problem when a car has been looked after, and the MOT history helps you see that.
- Are your cars sold with an MOT?
- Every car page shows the full MOT history and how much MOT is left. If a car needs anything for a fresh MOT, we tell you before you buy.
- Where are you, and can I just turn up?
- We are on Victoria Street in Bury, easy to reach from across Greater Manchester. You are welcome to visit any time during opening hours with no appointment needed, though you can book a slot if you prefer.
- How do I pay?
- We take cash and bank transfer, completed at the yard. Simple and straightforward, with no admin fees.