Here is an interesting bankruptcy case which demonstrates the pitfalls in titling a car in the name of anyone other than the principal driver.
A grandfather wanted to buy a car for his grandchild. He purchased a car for all cash and put the title in the name of his son. The son put none of his own money toward the purchase, and the son did not drive the car or pay for its upkeep. The son let his child, the grandchild, use the car exclusively. Then, the son filed Chapter 7.
