How do I legally get out from under an upside down car loan without wrecking my credit?

How do I legally get out from under an upside down car loan without wrecking my credit?
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One way I have heard of is to get the dealer to take the car in trade in and add the current loan on the back of a new loan. Longer payments, but lower amounts and most likely lower interest.
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