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Find Cars Under £500

Sticking to a tight budget but still want a great deal on a used vehicle? Browse our range of cheap second hand cars for under £500 to find your ideal set of wheels. Our collection of low-cost models includes everything from cheap and cheerful hatchbacks that are perfect for city driving, through to affordable family saloons and estate models. You'll even find cheap convertibles for under £500 – always plenty of fun whatever the weather. Our handy buying guide will help to answer any burning questions and be sure to make use of our instant online vehicle check to see a car's history before you part with your cash.

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Peugeot 307

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Peugeot 307 1.6 16v S 5dr

2005 (55 reg) | 126,000 miles

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£500

Nissan Qashqai

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Nissan Qashqai 1.6 Tekna 2WD 5dr

2008 (58 reg) | 200,544 miles

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Honda Jazz

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Honda Jazz 1.4 i-DSI SE 5dr

2006 (06 reg) | 134,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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