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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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Hyundai i30

ENGINE KNOCKING! RUNS & DRIVES

Hyundai i30 1.4 Classic Euro 5 5dr

2014 (14 reg) | 101,000 miles

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Mazda Mazda5

7 seater start and drive

Mazda5 1.8 TS2 5dr

2009 (58 reg) | 116,000 miles

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Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

SPARES & REPAIRS|STARTS&DRIVES

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2.0 HDi VTR+ EGS6 Euro 4 5dr

2010 (10 reg) | 108,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.6 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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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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