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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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Audi A4 Cabriolet

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Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI S line 2dr

2008 (58 reg) | 112,000 miles

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Vauxhall Zafira

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Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 16V Design Euro 4 5dr

2010 (10 reg) | 115,344 miles

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Vauxhall Vectra

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Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVT SRi 5dr

2007 (07 reg) | 87,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors2 doors
  • Body typeConvertible
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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  • Number of seats7 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeMPV
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.8 litres
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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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