in most states the purchaser signes power of attorney for the dealer to handle registering the car for the purchaser. Most states have laws that the dealer only has a short period of time (usually 10-14 days) check the paperwork that you signed when you bought it, and see if you can find the paper that authorizes the dealer to register the vehicle in your name. I would press the dealer to provide you with the title, as they cannot legally hold the title to a vehicle that you own. If they are holding a title that has your name on it, file for a lost title..... your name and address match the registered owner they will send you a new title. If the title isn't in your name, and the dealer refuses to budge, mention the local news station. they always have a segment on consumers having a hard time with a local business......