My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: UTAH
I am probably going to walk away from a used car purchase for health reasons. The car was purchased from a dealer and is a good car. The problem is a strong car deodorizer smell, that the dealer said they would "ionize" and get rid of. They couldn't get rid of it. I used an ozone generator several times and had all the insides cleaned and shampooed. The dealer even paid for a company to do a powerful odor-neutralizing treatment - all to no avail. The problem is many people LIKE this car deodorizer smell but I started having a severe allergic reaction after a week of driving the car.
I have returned the car to the dealership and gave them the keys. I have talked to Toyota Financial who financed the auto loan and have a case number with them. The problem is that the dealership, with whom I am now negotiating to purchase a new car, will give me full credit for the trade in value of the used car, but will not give me the new car at a competitive price. They will only sell me the new car at about $600 more than what other local dealerships are selling the car for. On top of that, I have to pay all the registration and licensing fees again. I called the state and found out that the dealer can apply to have these fees returned. I even went to the state agency and picked up the application.
I am prepared to have my credit rating damaged because my health is my first priority. I am going in tomorrow to talk to the dealership's general manager. I am hoping we can all aim for a win-win situation here, for I am willing to purchase a more expensive car, i.e. upgrade my car purchase. But I'm not willing to lose $2000-3000 dollars in the process. I simply can't afford that.
Does anyone have any advice for me in this situation except.... tough luck?

