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LEASING or buying a car or a small fleet of cars for business use isn’t easy – you’ve got to consider monthly and outright cost, economy, tax, insurance, looks…

…in the end, a good business car will be one which does its job without any serious hiccups along the way. Here are three top superminis for 2013 for you to consider.

Renault Clio 1.5 DCi

For – class leading emissions, fantastic looks.

The all new Renault Clio is an excellent car with unique looks and a strong range of engines, including our small fleet pick of the range, the 1.5 DCi.

With this engine, the Renault Clio will return a highly respectable 83.1mpg according to official Renault figures, despite the punchy power – 90bhp ensures that business users won’t be left for dead at the lights or on the motorway.

The most important aspect of the Clio however is its 90g/km CO2 emission, which means it qualifies for FREE road tax. What’s more, Renault diesels are incredibly reliable, so you can rest safe in the knowledge that there won’t be any costly breakdowns.

Peugeot 207 1.4 HDi

For – very cheap to buy or lease, good economy.

The Peugeot 207 offers a good drive, with decent steering and a range of strong and economical engines to choose from.

The model we recommend for business use is the Peugeot 207 1.4 HDi – the price of this car outright is less than £10k now, and on a lease, the monthly payments are very affordable. The engine will return a combined fuel economy of 67.3mpg according to Peugeot’s official figures, and on the motorway, you could see upwards of 70mpg if driven conservatively.

Whilst 0 – 62mph takes 16.8 seconds, the low road tax (£0 for the first year, £20 per year thereafter) makes it perfect for the budget conscious.

Bristol Street Motors offers the used Peugeot 207 – overall, the 207 is one of the best superminins to use as a business car for 2013, based on the strong diesel engines available and the car’s cheap pricing.