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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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Honda Civic

## PART EXCHANGE TO CLEAR ##

Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC SE 5dr

2008 (57 reg) | 134,000 miles

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Toyota Yaris

GREAT RUNNER YARIS

Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i 16v GLS Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (137 g/km, 67 bhp) CHEAP INSURANCE

2002 (52 reg) | 75,000 miles

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£500

BMW 3 Series

*** TRADE SALE ***

BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d SE 4dr

2004 (53 reg) | 190,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • 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 doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.3 litres
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  • Number of seats7 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeMPV
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.9 litres
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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.0 litres
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