Fleet News asked the FN50 leasing companies to list the brands with the fewest breakdowns on their fleet, based on the number of mechanical breakdowns or warranty claims per 100 vehicles.

Here are the results.

 

 

Most reliable carmaker of the year - shortlist

• Audi
• BMW
• Ford
• Honda
• Mercedes-Benz
• Nissan
• Skoda
• Toyota
• Vauxhall
• Volkswagen

Winner: Audi

Most reliable vanmaker of the year - shortlist

• Citroen
• Fiat
• Ford
• Mercedes-Benz
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Peugeot
• Renault
• Vauxhall
• Volkswagen

Winner: Ford

Pictured are Audi fleet sales director James Douglas (left) and Ford director of fleet operations Phil Hollins (right) with Fleet News editor-in-chief Stephen Briers.