Browse quality used cars for sale in Portsmouth. All vehicles are inspected, with flexible finance, part‑exchange and fast click & collect at your nearest Carsa store
Ready to Find Your New Car?
Browse hundreds of expertly prepared used cars — all fully checked, cleaned, and ready to drive away.
Your nearest Carsa store
Explore our wide selection of quality used cars at Carsa Southampton. Local expertise, great value, and flexible finance options await you.
Phone
0344 649 8790Opening times
Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 19:00
Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
Visit us
Carsa - Southampton
258 Bridge Road
Lower Swanwick
Southampton
SO31 7FL
Buying a used car in Portsmouth
Looking for a second‑hand car in Portsmouth? Our marketplace makes it simple. Every vehicle is quality‑checked and HPI‑clear, with clear photos, detailed specs and service history where available. You can reserve online, arrange finance in minutes, and choose fast click & collect at your nearest Carsa store in or near Portsmouth. Part‑exchange your current car for a fair, instant valuation. Use filters to compare fuel types, body styles and budget bands, then book a test drive when it suits you. If the car isn’t right, our returns window has you covered—shop confidently and find the best used cars in Portsmouth.
Part exchange & car finance
Car finance from 8.9% APR
Get pre-qualified for car finance. From just 8.9% APR (Representative 10.9% APR) – with no impact on your credit score.

Get an instant part exchange valuation
Get a fair, instant offer you can use toward your next car – or just check your budget.

Can I afford a new car?
Exploring car finance? Our free eligibility checker gives you a personalised result in minutes with zero impact on your credit score and no strings attached. Finance from 8.9% APR. Representative APR 10.9%.

Why buy from Carsa?
Flexible finance
from 8.9% APR
Get a personalised PCP or HP quote with rates from just 8.9% APR (Representative 10.9% APR).
No impact on your credit score, see what you’re eligible for in minutes.


Free 90 day warranty
Drive away with added peace of mind. Every Carsa car comes with a 90-day warranty as standard, covering key mechanical and electrical components, so you’re protected from the start.
Checked, verified, and prepared
Every Carsa car gets a full mechanical inspection, a detailed cosmetic prep, and an Auto Trader Provenance check, so you know it looks great, drives reliably, and has a clear history before it hits the forecourt.


Reserve & collect
Pay a £39 refundable fee and we’ll move any car to your chosen Carsa branch for a hassle-free test drive.

Save £700 on average
Our prices sit £700 below Auto Trader market valuations, on average, so you get instant, haggle-free savings.
We keep things simple and transparent, with fair pricing checked daily to make sure you’re always getting a great deal.
Transparent
part-exchange
Get an up-front, data-backed valuation that’s locked in for seven days—no guesswork, no surprises.
We use trusted market data to give you a fair offer right away, so you can plan your next move with confidence.
FAQs
The V5C logbook is sent to you directly by the DVLA after we register the car in your name. You'll usually receive it within 4 weeks.
You don't need the V5C to drive or tax your car in the meantime. If it's been more than 4 weeks and you haven't received it, contact the DVLA directly.
If you can't make your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reschedule or cancel it for you.
If you don't turn up, your reservation fee won't be refunded. The fee is only refunded when you attend your appointment.
To change or cancel your appointment, please get in touch via our contact page.
When a car shows as 'in preparation', it means it's still going through our checks and reconditioning process. During this time, the car can't be reserved or booked for a test drive.
We would recommend leaving an enquiry on the car's page. This will ensure you are notified when the vehicle is ready.
Cars come with a manufacturer warranty when new, usually lasting a set number of years or miles. How much cover is left will depend on the car’s age, mileage and the manufacturer’s terms, so we can’t guarantee this for every vehicle. The best way to confirm the exact cover is to check directly with the manufacturer.
If you’d like extra cover, we have warranty products available at the time of purchase.
A lot of our vehicles do come with two keys, but we can only guarantee that each car has at least one. If the car has two keys, we’ll provide both.Because keys can occasionally be misplaced or damaged during transport or preparation, we can only confirm the exact number at the point of test drive. To secure your car for a test drive, simply find it on our website and book with a refundable deposit.
All electric cars use manufacturer-made batteries that are designed to last many years. Modern electric car batteries are carefully managed with cooling systems and safety margins, so they usually last for the lifetime of the car. We don’t provide battery health reports ourselves, so for the most up-to-date details on battery health or warranty cover, please check directly with the manufacturer.
You’ll need to bring your driving licence. If you’re part exchanging, please also bring your V5, service documents, and spare key. If you’re part exchanging and have a private plate, please refer to this FAQ about part exchanging with a private plate
Even if the car is in a zero road tax band, you still need to register it as taxed each year. The process is the same, but you won’t be charged anything. So you’ll need to go online or to the Post Office and 'tax' it (it will show a £0 fee). It’s important to do that so the car is officially recorded as taxed.
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