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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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Volvo S40

Spares and repairs

Volvo S40 2.5 T5 SE Geartronic 4dr

2004 (04 reg) | 108,000 miles

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Mazda Mazda3

PART EXCHANGE CLEARANCE +

Mazda3 1.6 TS 5dr

2006 (56 reg) | 169,000 miles

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Vauxhall Corsa

PART EXCHANGE CLEARANCE +

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i 16v SXi+ 3dr

2006 (06 reg) | 107,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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  • Number of seats7 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeMPV
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.5 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.5 litres
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