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You raise a very good question. And the answer is: whoever has their name on the title, they have the lawful right to possess the auto.

If your wife's name is XXXXX XXXXX title, she can take the car. She can use the spare key and take the car and/or she can have a tow truck come and take it to wherever she wants. Because her name is XXXXX XXXXX car, she should also be able to go to the dealer and purchase a duplicate key.

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