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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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SEAT Ibiza

BARGAIN CLEARANCE/STARTS+DRIVE

SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI CR FR Euro 5 5dr

2013 (63 reg) | 144,000 miles

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Jaguar S-Type

BARGAN CLEARANCE/STARTS+DRIVES

Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 SE Plus 4dr

2003 (53 reg) | 117,000 miles

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Kia Soul

PX TO CLEAR

KIA Soul CRDI 2 1.6 5dr

2010 (10 reg) | 109,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£500

  • 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 doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeElectric
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Battery range230 miles
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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size3.0 litres
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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeSUV
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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