Yes, if the sales tax deduction does not give you a bigger refund, you do need to indicate that you wish to use state and local income tax deduction. My suggestion.
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Log into Turbo Tax
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Go to federal>deductions and Credits>estimate and other Taxes paid>show more
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Go to sales tax>start
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select skip sales tax
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Now if this doesn't make a difference, you will need to remove the information you recorded regarding the purchase of the vehicle.
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Also, keep in mind sales taxes or state and local income taxes are itemized expenses. If you are claiming a standard deduction, then sales or state and local income tax recording will not make a difference because there are not enough itemized deductions to offset your standard deduction amount.
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Please review this IRS link for more information about itemized expenses.
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