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Radical - And I thought that there were more Skoda taxi's than that ?
Just goes to show every other car on the road is not owned by the driver and also now you know which cars they are, passing you at 70mph, because they are not paying for the fuel - But we are- through the Companies they represent.!
Choosing your next company car will probably be more about running costs and tax issues than practicality or performance, but you still want the best car for your money.
Fortunately, whatcar.com reviews look at all aspects of buying, owning and running a car – for private and business buyers.
Here are the top 10 fleet cars on sale*, along with our verdict, and the version we'd recommend for company car buyers.
Top 10 fleet cars
1 Ford Focus
Our verdict: A superbly rounded family hatchback that’s well specified, competitively priced and great to drive.
Our company car pick: Ford Focus Hatchback 1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec 5dr
2 Ford Fiesta
Our verdict: It's refined and fun to drive, while the engines are clean and it should be cheap to run.
Our company car pick: Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi 95 Zetec Econetic 3dr
3 Vauxhall Astra
Our verdict: The classy, spacious cabin is a real highlight, but the Astra falls short of the best small family hatchbacks in too many areas.
Our company car pick: Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTi Ecoflex Exclusiv 5dr
4 Volkswagen Golf
Our verdict: Desirable, refined and enjoyable to drive, the Golf is one of the best all-rounders, and deservedly our 2011 Small Family Car of the Year.
Our company car pick: Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI 105 Bluemotion 5dr
5 Vauxhall Insignia
Our verdict: A stylish family car that's available with lots of high-tech features, but it's not the class leader.
Our company car pick: Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi 130 Ecoflex Excl S/S 5dr
6 Vauxhall Corsa
Our verdict: A great-value car that’s best in higher-spec trims. It’s also comfortable and has a roomy, high-quality cabin.
Our company car pick: Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi 75 Ecoflex Exclusiv S/S 3dr
7 BMW 3 Series
Our verdict: The 3 Series remains the best compact executive around. There are superb engines, with fuel economy and CO2 emissions that beat most of its rivals.
Our company car pick: BMW 318d ES
8 Nissan Qashqai
Our verdict: The Qashqai makes a brilliant family car because it's comfortable, refined and affordable to run.
Our company car pick: Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Visia Pure Drive 2WD 5dr
9 Volkswagen Passat
Our verdict: VW's family car is one of the best cars in its class and scores highly in just about every area.
Our company car pick: Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI 105 SE Bluemotion Tech 4dr
10 Vauxhall Zafira
Our verdict: The Zafira is getting on a bit, but it's as roomy as any mid-sized MPV and discounted prices mean that contract hire rates are comparatively low.
Our company car pick: Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 CDTi 110 Ecoflex Exclusiv 5dr
