What recourse does car dealer have if customer defaults on loan?

The car dealer may sit in front of his show room and drink tea while he is watching the world go by. He may try a new marketing ploy to bring in new customers. He may take out huge loans to pay for new television and radio ads.

The dealership, unless it is a buy here pay here establishment, has no involvement in the car--aside from warranty work--or the loan once the vehicle leaves the lot.

The lender on the other hand can and often will (successfully) repossess the vehicle.