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Can you do your own maintenance on a modern car

2014 C-MAX Hybrid

The Greenest Car Is the One You Already Own: Here’s the Math

September 9, 2026 by Linda Carter

For most households, the greenest and cheapest option turn out to be the same one, and it is already parked in the driveway.

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