Adrian writes:

On Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:58:55 +0000, Alexander Lamaison wrote:

I don't know if there is anything special about cars, but I'd imagine
the DVLA would refuse to register it in your name unless you have legal
ownershop.

And how do you propose to prove that?

You get the police involved. They look up the owner. He's dead or no
longer wants the vehicle. The police assign ownership to you.

Alex

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