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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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Fiat Grande Punto

PX CLEARANCE, NO WARANTY GIVEN

Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 Active White 3dr

2007 (57 reg) | 70,880 miles

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Peugeot 308 CC

Part exchange to clear !

Peugeot 308 CC 1.6 HDi SE Euro 5 2dr

2009 (59 reg) | 104,000 miles

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Kia Sportage

SHORT MOT

KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi XS 4WD 5dr

2009 (09 reg) | 105,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 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 seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors2 doors
  • Body typeConvertible
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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