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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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Volvo S60

PX TO CLEAR, NOV 26 MOT

Volvo S60 2.0 D3 SE Saloon 4dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (163 ps)

2010 (60 reg) | 203,000 miles

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Ford Focus C-Max

LONG MOT - PX TO CLEAR

Ford Focus C-Max 1.8 16v LX 5dr IV

2005 (55 reg) | 91,833 miles

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Kia Soul

PX TO CLEAR

KIA Soul CRDI 2 1.6 5dr

2010 (10 reg) | 109,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeMPV
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.8 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeSUV
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 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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