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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.

Used cars available to reserve

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Citroen C3

Spares or repair, for parts

Citroen C3 1.0 VTi VTR+ Euro 5 5dr

2014 (14 reg) | 69,000 miles

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£500

Hyundai i30

ENGINE KNOCKING! RUNS & DRIVES

Hyundai i30 1.4 Classic Euro 5 5dr

2014 (14 reg) | 101,000 miles

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£500

Volkswagen Polo

SPARES & REPAIRS (MISFIRING)

Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Match 3dr

2009 (59 reg) | 95,600 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeElectric
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Battery range230 miles
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.0 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.1 litres
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