Owner/registered keeper query

My ex partner bought me a car for my bday/xmas in December and we put the logbook in his name because the insurance would be cheaper. However I am the registered keeper on insurance and the main driver. However now we have split up and he is trying to take the car back off me even though it was a gift. Can he do this?

Asked on 12 April 2012 by gillamiek

Answered by Honest John

Send the V5 to the DVLA changing the registered keeper to yourself, then pay the extra for the insurance.

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