What was the law changed to then?
I contacted the police forum 'Ask the police' and the following was their reply:
Thank you for your email.
Whether a person is the owner of a vehicle is a question of fact for a court to decide. Relevant facts are the way the person treats/uses the vehicle, whether they have insurance for it and whether they have spent money on its purchase/upkeep etc. In the case of a car used by a married couple, ownership of any property is usually classed as joint.
If there is a dispute in relation to the sale of a vehicle, we would suggest you seek legal advice either from a solicitor or the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) via the links below:[/b][/i][/i]
I actually came into the relationship with a car and at no point did I 'give up' having a car, or give away my car for free. We just bought & sold cars throughout the years having one car each regardless of whose name it was in. I think I'm entitled to a car...surley? having never stopping having one?