Registering a car - lots of problems

[npaulseth]

Hey guys, I'm looking for advice on this. I bought a car from a guy in WI (where I currently live) and lost the title before I could register it (obviously my fault). Now I have contacted him telling him I need him to fax me a letter saying I have permission to get a replacement title, and he is refusing (we had a fight over some parts that were bought/sold, totally unrelated to the sale of the car). What can/should I do if the car is still in his name, and he won't help me get a new title? He lives like five hours away so I can't exactly go to his house and talk to him in person either. I am planning on going to the DMV tomorrow to see what they say. Kind of a funky situation, eh?

Thanks for any advice.