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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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Volkswagen Passat

* LONG MOT * SERVICE HISTORY *

Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2 Euro 5 5dr

2009 (09 reg) | 231,024 miles

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Vauxhall Astra

ULEZ - PART EXCHANGE CLEARANCE

Vauxhall Astra 1.6i 16v SXi Sport Hatch 3dr

2006 (56 reg) | 136,000 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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Used vehicles

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£500

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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