hi chaps,
is there a site where i can check the owner of a car?

If you have a good enough reason, then you can apply to DVLA... near enough has to be a 'life or death' matter these days though!

Legally and as a member of the public - No, I don't believe so

Phone up the car makes dealer in the area and "check" the details they have for the car are correct.

Those cowboy parking companies seem to have no problem.

Darren

Here in Sweden all you need is to write down the numbers on the plate. Check on the internet (Swedish Transport Agency) if itīs the right car and if you got a fax you can get the 3 latest owners of the car, any tax debt or if failed last SVA.
Then thereīs no problem to get the persons social security number, just a phone call away.

Nothing thatīs gonna help you now, but if you ever buy a car from sweden itīs good to know