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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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Vauxhall Insignia

MOT-SEP/2026-READ DESCRIPTION

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi SRi Nav Euro 5 5dr

2010 (60 reg) | 101,000 miles

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Ford Focus

PART EX TO CLEAR

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi DPF Zetec 5dr

2009 (09 reg) | 165,000 miles

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Ford C-Max

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Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCi DPF Zetec 5dr

2011 (11 reg) | 114,500 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeMPV
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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