Designation Revocation Records in Japan

On 2026-08-31, the Tohoku Transport Bureau (東北運輸局) revoked the designation of 有限会社斎藤輪業商会 (corporate number: 1380002005900). The stated grounds include: failure to establish a compliance system; conducting “paper vehicle inspections”; not performing part of inspection/maintenance and issuing conformity certificates; issuing conformity certificates without performing part of inspections intentionally and also not intentionally; false entries in the designated maintenance record book; issuing conformity certificates for vehicle types outside the scope of business; and failure to complete inspector training.

On 2026-07-31, the Kanto Transport Bureau (関東運輸局) issued a “designation cancellation” (指定取消) against 株式会社山元商会. The stated violations under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法) include: (1) intentionally issuing inspection certificates for vehicles in a state not meeting safety standards; (2) conducting “paper inspections” (ペーパー車検); (3) issuing inspection certificates for automobiles whose identity differed; (4) making false entries in the designated maintenance record book (指定整備記録簿); and (5) making false statements.

Kinki Transport Bureau ordered the cancellation of the designation for 株式会社弘盛モータース under the Road Transport Vehicle Act. The stated grounds include: (1) issuing a certificate of conformity for a vehicle in a state not meeting safety standards other than intentionally; (2) intentionally failing to carry out part of an inspection and issuing a certificate of conformity; and (3) making false entries in the designated maintenance record book. Designation cancellation date: 3 August 2026. Contact: Kinki Transport Bureau, Automobile Technology and Safety Department, Maintenance Division (06-6949-6453).

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the vehicle certification license of Ibaraki Daihatsu Sales Co., Ltd. Hitachi Branch on April 17, 2026, due to violations including failure to separate inspection and maintenance tasks, issuing certificates with inspection or modification flaws, false records, and other non-compliance with the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The company, 株式会社高畑モータース, had its vehicle operation license revoked by the China Transport Bureau on April 3, 2026, due to violations including non-compliance with legal regulations, conducting paper inspections, issuing certificates under non-conforming conditions, record-keeping errors, and failure to retain maintenance records for two years.

On 27 March 2026 (cancellation date: 27 March 2026), the Chubu Transport Bureau (中部運輸局) cancelled the designation of vehicle inspection/maintenance-related authorization for Tanaka Masaki (田中 正樹) for the following reasons: (1) the operator did not have a system to comply with legal requirements; (2) false entries were made in the inspector’s certificates for 2,137 vehicles; (3) vehicle inspection/maintenance and inspections were not all carried out, yet certificates of conformity were issued; (4) inspections were not all carried out, yet certificates of conformity were issued for 1,728 vehicles; and (5) false entries were made in the designated maintenance record book.

1. Issued a safety standards compliance certificate despite the vehicle being in an illegally modified state. 2. Issued a safety standards compliance certificate despite not performing some inspections, maintenance, or examinations. 3. Falsified entries in the designated maintenance record book. Date of cancellation of designation: January 21, 2026.

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued certificates of conformity without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 3. Falsified entries in the designated maintenance record book. 4. Omissions and errors in entries in the designated maintenance record book. Contact: Chugoku Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance and Security Section, 082-228-9142

The entity violated regulations by not establishing a compliance system, failing to submit inspection personnel notifications and change reports, issuing certificates of conformity without completing some inspection and maintenance procedures, falsifying and partially omitting entries in designated maintenance records, and issuing safety compliance certificates during periods when compulsory automobile liability insurance was not in effect before the renewal of the vehicle inspection validity period.

The company did not have a system in place to comply with legal regulations and intentionally issued certificates of conformity without conducting part of the inspections.

Failure to submit the designated abolition notification.

The company issued a safety compliance certificate without conducting all inspections, maintenance, and examinations required by regulations.

Cancellation of designation as a specified automobile maintenance business

The Chubu Transport Bureau (中部運輸局) revoked the designation of car-related business operations for 豊三 尾藤 under the Road Transport Vehicle Act (道路運送車両法). The stated reason is failure to submit a notification of business closure (廃止届出). The revocation date is October 1, 2025 (令和7年10月1日).

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations 2. Issued conformity certificates without conducting all inspections, maintenance, and examinations 3. Falsification of designated maintenance records • China Transport Bureau Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Division 082-228-9142

1. Not having a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a conformity certificate without completing all inspections and maintenance. 3. Falsified records in the designated maintenance record book. 4. Performed illegal modifications (including cases where such modifications were requested, ordered, or assisted).

The entity was not in a system compliant with legal regulations; issued compliance certificates without completing all inspections and maintenance; falsified records in the designated maintenance logbook; and had omissions and errors in the designated maintenance logbook.

Failure to establish a system to comply with legal regulations; failure to submit inspection personnel notification and change notifications; intentionally not conducting part of the inspection and issuing certificates of conformity; false entries in designated maintenance records; no entries in designated maintenance records; partial omissions and errors in designated maintenance records; failure to retain designated maintenance records for two years.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Deliberately issuing certificates of conformity despite non-compliance with safety standards. 3. Issuing certificates of conformity without completing all inspections and maintenance. 4. Partial omissions and errors in the designated maintenance records.

The certification was revoked for failing to conduct all inspections and maintenance, falsifying the designated maintenance record book, failing to record information in the record book, and not retaining the record book for two years. The revocation date is April 11, 2025. Contact: Kanto Transportation Bureau, Vehicle Safety Department, Maintenance Division, phone 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The violations include failing to establish a system to comply with legal regulations, issuing certificates of conformity while the vehicle was non-compliant due to reasons other than intent, issuing certificates without completing all inspections, maintenance, and examinations, issuing certificates without completing all inspections, intentionally omitting parts of inspections, issuing certificates to vehicles with differing identities, and falsifying designated maintenance records.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued certificates of conformity without conducting all inspections, maintenance, and examinations. 3. Falsified entries in the designated maintenance record book. Kyushu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section 092-472-2537

Violations include failure to establish a system compliant with legal regulations, falsification of inspector certification for five vehicles, issuance of certificates of conformity without completing all inspections and maintenance for five vehicles, intentionally not conducting part of the inspections and issuing certificates of conformity for five vehicles, false entries in designated maintenance records, and disqualification matters.

1. Not having a system in place to comply with legal regulations 2. Issued certificates of conformity for 782 vehicles with differing identities 3. Partial omissions and errors in designated maintenance records

The certification of the designated maintenance business was revoked due to non-compliance with laws and false documentation by vehicle inspectors, including false entries in the designated maintenance records and failure to submit notifications for vehicle inspectors. The revocation date is March 30, 2025.

The vehicle approval was revoked on February 21, 2025, due to violations including lack of compliance system, intentional omission of inspection procedures, issuance of approval certificates for vehicles with differing identities, false entries in designated maintenance records, partial omissions and errors in records, and refusal or obstruction of on-site inspections or false declarations. Contact: Kanagawa Transport Bureau, Vehicle Safety Department, Maintenance Division, phone 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The certification was revoked on February 4, 2025, by the Chubu Transportation Bureau's Vehicle Safety Department Maintenance Division due to violations including lack of consistency in finished products, failure to establish compliance with legal regulations, deliberate omission of parts of inspections, false entries in designated maintenance records, partial omissions and errors in records, and false statements during on-site inspections.

The violations include failure to establish a compliance system, issuing certificates without completing all inspections and maintenance, issuing certificates in a state of illegal modification, intentionally omitting parts of inspections, intentionally issuing certificates in non-compliance with safety standards, falsification of designated maintenance records, and partial omissions or errors in the records.

Kinki Transport Bureau ordered the cancellation of the designation for 上原成商事株式会社 (Uehara Seishoji Co., Ltd.). The company is stated to have: (1) issued a certificate of compliance with safety standards despite the vehicles being in an improper modified condition; (2) issued a certificate of compliance with safety standards despite not carrying out part of required inspections and maintenance; and (3) made false entries in the designated maintenance record book. The designation cancellation date is stated as January 21, 2026 (Reiwa 8, January 21).

The Kinki Transport Bureau revoked the designation of Kabushiki Kaisha Fukutoku Jidōsha Kōgyō due to violations including false documentation and unauthorized vehicle modifications, effective December 2, 2024.

The entity was found to have issued a safety conformity certificate while the vehicle was in an illegally modified state, made false entries in the designated maintenance record book, falsely certified the safety conformity certificate with a vehicle inspector’s signature, and carried out illegal modifications. The designation was revoked on December 2, 2024.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the designation of ENEOS Frontier Co., Ltd.'s Dr. Drive Karasuyama Vehicle Inspection Center for violations including intentionally incomplete inspections and falsification of maintenance records, effective November 15, 2024.

The Kanto Transport Bureau revoked the designation of ENEOS Frontier Co., Ltd.'s Dr. Drive Tama-Sakai Vehicle Inspection Center for violations including incomplete inspections, intentional omission of inspection procedures, and falsification of maintenance records, effective November 15, 2024.

The company was found to have intentionally not conducted part of the inspection and issued a certificate of conformity. It also falsified designated maintenance records. The cancellation date of the designated automobile maintenance business is November 15, 2024.

The company was found to have issued vehicle compliance certificates under various violations, including issuing certificates after improper modifications, without completing required inspections and maintenance, falsifying records, and failing to conduct inspections as required. The cancellation of the designated automobile maintenance business license occurred on September 27, 2024. Contact: Kanto Transport Bureau, Vehicle Safety Department, Maintenance Division, phone 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the vehicle repair license of Tsukahara Automobile Industry on September 27, 2024, due to multiple violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including issuing certificates with improper modifications and incomplete inspections.

The company 'Yugen Kaisha Daimei Jidosha' had its designation canceled by the Kyushu Transportation Bureau for issuing compliance certificates without conducting all required inspections and maintenance, in violation of the Road Transport Vehicle Law Article 94-5, Paragraph 1, on September 9, 2024.

Issued a certificate of conformity without conducting all inspections, maintenance, and examinations.

The company was found to have issued compliance certificates under the following violations: 1. Issuing certificates while in an illegally modified state. 2. Issuing certificates without performing all inspections and maintenance (paper vehicle inspections). 3. Falsification of designated maintenance records. The designation of the automotive maintenance business was canceled on August 16, 2024. Contact: Kanto Transportation Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Department, Maintenance Division, phone 045-211-7254 (extension 5476).

Tokyo Subaru Co., Ltd. had its designation as a vehicle repair business canceled by the Kanto Transportation Bureau on August 16, 2024, due to violations including issuing compliance certificates after improper modifications, without proper inspections, and falsifying maintenance records.

1. Not maintaining a system to comply with legal regulations. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity in a state of illegal modification. 3. Performed illegal modifications. Kyushu Transport Bureau, Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section, 092-472-2537

The Kyushu Transport Bureau revoked the designation of UD Trucks Co., Ltd.'s Kumamoto factory due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Act, including non-compliance with legal requirements and unauthorized vehicle modifications.

The Hokkaido Transportation Bureau canceled the designation of Kawano Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. as a designated automobile maintenance business on May 27, 2024, due to violations including failure to fully perform inspections and maintenance, falsification of records, and lack of compliance with legal requirements.

The designation of the specified automobile maintenance business was canceled on May 27, 2024, due to violations including failure to perform all inspections and maintenance before issuing the safety compliance certificate, falsification of the designated maintenance record book, not retaining the record book for two years, lack of stability in finished products, and not maintaining a system to comply with laws and regulations.

The designated automobile maintenance business was canceled on March 28, 2024, due to violations including lack of compliance with legal regulations, failure to perform part of inspections and maintenance while issuing certificates of conformity, intentionally not conducting part of the inspections and issuing certificates, and falsification of designated maintenance records. The Kyushu Transportation Bureau's Vehicle Technology Safety Department Maintenance Division can be contacted at 092-472-2537.

The Kyushu Transportation Bureau canceled the designation of ENEOS Frontier Co., Ltd.'s Nagasaki vehicle inspection center on March 28, 2024, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with legal requirements, partial inspections, falsification of records, and issuing certificates without proper inspections.

The Chubu Transport Bureau revoked the vehicle inspection and maintenance license of Yonezu Motors Co., Ltd. on March 23, 2024, due to violations including failure to separate inspection and maintenance tasks, falsification of maintenance records, and providing certificates of conformity without proper inspection.

The enforcement action involved the cancellation of the designation on March 23, 2024, by the Chubu Transport Bureau's Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Division. The violations included failure to separate inspection and maintenance tasks, lack of consistency in completed vehicles, non-compliance with legal regulations, issuing certificates of conformity without completing some inspection and maintenance procedures, intentionally or unintentionally not conducting parts of inspections, issuing certificates for vehicles with differing identifications, false entries in designated maintenance records, partial omissions and errors in records, and providing false statements during on-site inspections.

The Chubu Transport Bureau revoked the designation of B.M. Hanaten Co., Ltd. at the Iga Ueno store for violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with legal requirements, falsification of maintenance records, and not retaining records for two years. The revocation took effect on February 21, 2024.

The Kinki Transport Bureau revoked the vehicle certification for Big Motor Co., Ltd. due to violations including issuing certificates for vehicles with unauthorized modifications and incomplete inspections.

The Kinki Transport Bureau revoked the vehicle inspection certification for B.M. Hanaten Co., Ltd. due to violations including incomplete inspections, issuing certificates without proper inspection, and issuing certificates for vehicles with mismatched identification.

The Kinki Transport Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Co., Ltd.'s Kobe Tarumi branch for violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including issuing certificates of conformity with false information and failing to retain maintenance records for two years.

The Chubu Transport Bureau revoked the vehicle inspection and maintenance license of Big Motor Co., Ltd. at its Kasugai store on February 21, 2024, due to violations including failure to separate inspection and maintenance tasks, non-compliance with legal regulations, falsification of maintenance records, and improper issuance of certificates of conformity.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau revoked the vehicle maintenance license of Big Motor Shizuoka Fuji Store on February 21, 2024, due to violations including incomplete inspections, improper record-keeping, and failure to comply with legal standards under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Kinki Transport Bureau revoked the vehicle approval certificate for B.M. Hanaten Co., Ltd. due to multiple violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including falsification of inspection dates, incomplete inspections, and false entries in maintenance records.

The company, 株式会社ビーエムハナテン, had its vehicle repair license revoked by the Kinki Transport Bureau due to violations including incomplete vehicle inspections, issuance of certificates for non-identical vehicles, and errors in maintenance records, as of February 20, 2024.

1. Issued a certificate of conformity without conducting part of the inspection, other than intentionally. 2. Issued a certificate of conformity to vehicles with differing identities. 3. Omitted or made errors in parts of the designated maintenance record book.

The violations include failing to perform part of the inspection and maintenance before issuing the certificate of conformity, not conducting part of the inspection other than intentionally, issuing certificates of conformity to vehicles with different identifications, falsifying inspector certification, falsifying inspection and issuance dates on the certificate of conformity, omitting or making errors in the designated maintenance record book, and failing to retain the designated maintenance record book for two years. The contact is the Maintenance Division, Automobile Safety and Technology Department, Kinki Transport Bureau, phone 06-6949-6453.

The Kinki Transport Bureau canceled the designation of Big Motor Himeji Store for violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to conduct proper vehicle inspections, falsification of inspection certificates, and inadequate record keeping.

The Kinki Transport Bureau revoked the vehicle inspection certification for B.M. Hanaten Co., Ltd. due to multiple violations including falsification of inspection records and failure to conduct required inspections, as detailed in the legal articles of the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Hitachi Store for violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with legal requirements, improper issuance of compliance certificates, and record-keeping errors, effective February 16, 2024.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the vehicle maintenance license of Big Motor Corporation Kai Store on February 16, 2024, due to violations including non-compliance with legal regulations, issuing certificates under improper conditions, falsification of maintenance records, and other related violations under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Co., Ltd.'s Sakado branch for violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Act, including failure to comply with legal requirements, improper issuance of certificates, and record-keeping errors, effective February 16, 2024.

The company, 株式会社ビーエムホールディングス, had its designation as a vehicle maintenance business canceled by the Kanto Transportation Bureau on February 16, 2024, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with legal requirements and improper issuance of vehicle certificates.

The Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Co., Ltd.'s Niigata Central Store due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with legal regulations, falsification of inspection records, and issuing certificates to vehicles with mismatched identification.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau canceled the designated auto repair business license of B.M. Holdings Co., Ltd., effective February 16, 2024, due to multiple violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including falsification of inspection certificates and improper record-keeping.

The Kanto Transport Bureau canceled the designation of Big Motor Co., Ltd.'s Mito branch for violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, effective February 16, 2024.

The violations include not having a system in place to comply with regulations, intentionally not conducting part of the inspection and issuing a certificate of conformity, issuing certificates of conformity to vehicles with differing identities, and falsifying designated maintenance records.

The specified automobile maintenance business was canceled on February 16, 2024, by the Kanto Transport Bureau's Vehicle Technology Safety Division Maintenance Section. Violations included lacking a compliance system, falsifying inspector certifications, issuing certificates in non-compliance situations not due to intent, failing to perform parts of inspections and maintenance before issuing certificates, issuing certificates to vehicles with differing identities, falsifying designated maintenance records, and incomplete or erroneous entries in those records.

The company, 株式会社ビーエムホールディングス, had its vehicle repair license revoked by the Hokuriku-Shinetsu Transport Bureau on February 9, 2024, due to violations including non-compliance with legal requirements, falsification of maintenance records, and improper issuance of certificates.

The company '株式会社ビーエムホールディングス' had its vehicle maintenance facility's authorization revoked by the Chubu Transportation Bureau on February 10, 2024, due to violations including inadequate maintenance systems, non-compliance with laws, falsification of records, and failure to retain maintenance records for two years.

The company was found to be non-compliant with vehicle inspection and maintenance regulations, including lacking a proper system to perform maintenance alongside inspections, not adhering to legal requirements, failing to ensure the permanence of completed vehicles, issuing certificates of conformity without completing all inspection and maintenance procedures, issuing certificates despite not conducting parts of the inspection, issuing certificates for vehicles with differing identifications, falsifying designated maintenance records, partially omitting or incorrectly recording information in the records, and failing to retain the records for two years. The certification was revoked on February 10, 2024.

The Chubu Transport Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Co., Ltd.'s Matsusaka branch for violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with inspection procedures and falsification of maintenance records, effective February 10, 2024.

The certification was revoked on February 10, 2024, due to violations including lack of compliance with legal regulations, partial inspection and maintenance without issuing certificates, intentional omission of inspection procedures, false entries in designated maintenance records, and failure to retain records for two years. The enforcement was conducted by the Chubu Transport Bureau's Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Division.

The designated automobile maintenance business was canceled on January 31, 2024, due to violations including lack of compliance system, intentional and unintentional issuance of certificates despite non-compliance, omission and falsification in maintenance records. The Kyushu Transport Bureau's Vehicle Safety Department handled the case.

The company, 株式会社ビーエムホールディングス, had its designation as a vehicle maintenance business canceled by the Kyushu Transportation Bureau on January 31, 2024, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with legal requirements, falsification of maintenance records, and improper issuance of certificates.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau revoked the designation of B.M. Hanaten Co., Ltd. due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with inspection procedures, falsification of maintenance records, and failure to retain records for two years.

The violations include failure to separate inspection and maintenance tasks, lack of compliance with legal regulations, falsification of inspector certification, issuance of certificates with false inspection and issuance dates, issuance of certificates without proper inspector certification, partial or deliberate omission of inspection and maintenance procedures, issuance of certificates to vehicles with differing identifications, false entries in designated maintenance records, incomplete or incorrect record entries, and failure to retain records for two years. The responsible department is the Automotive Safety and Maintenance Division, Chubu Transport Bureau, at 052-952-8042.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau revoked the designation of B.M. Hanaten Co., Ltd.'s vehicle repair business at Mizuho, Gifu Prefecture, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with legal requirements and improper issuance of vehicle certificates.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Corporation's Nagoya Narumi branch due to multiple violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including falsification of inspection certificates, failure to comply with inspection and maintenance procedures, and improper record keeping.

The violations include failure to establish a system to comply with regulations, issuing certificates of conformity without completing inspections or maintenance, intentionally not conducting parts of inspections, issuing certificates to vehicles with differing identities, falsification of designated maintenance records, incomplete or incorrect entries in maintenance records, and failure to retain maintenance records for two years.

The Chubu Transport Bureau revoked the vehicle inspection certification for Big Motor Co., Ltd.'s Komaki branch due to violations including falsification of inspection records and failure to comply with legal requirements under the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

The violations include failure to establish a compliance system, falsification of inspection certificates and maintenance records, issuance of certificates without completing required inspections, issuance of certificates to vehicles with differing identifications, and failure to retain maintenance records for two years.

The violations include failure to establish a system compliant with laws, falsification of inspection and issuance dates on certificates, issuance of certificates in non-compliance with safety standards not due to intent, incomplete or missing inspection and maintenance procedures, failure to retain specified maintenance records for two years, issuance of certificates during periods when compulsory insurance was not in effect, failure to present proof of compulsory insurance, failure to preserve calibration records of inspection equipment, and failure to complete required inspector training. The certificate revocation date was December 6, 2023.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau revoked the vehicle inspection certification license of Crystal Corporation on December 6, 2023, due to multiple violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including falsification of inspection records, failure to comply with maintenance and inspection procedures, and failure to retain calibration records.

The violation involved failure to separate inspection and maintenance tasks, lack of compliance with legal regulations, issuing certificates without completing all inspections and maintenance, intentionally or unintentionally omitting parts of inspections, falsifying inspection and issuance dates on certificates, falsification and errors in designated maintenance records, recording in formats different from prescribed, and providing false statements during on-site inspections. The certification was revoked on October 25, 2023, by the Chubu Transport Bureau's Vehicle Technology Safety Division Maintenance Section.

The company, 株式会社ビーエムホールディングス, had its vehicle maintenance license revoked by the Chubu Transport Bureau on October 25, 2023, due to violations including inadequate maintenance systems, non-compliance with laws, falsification of maintenance records, and providing false statements during inspections.

The designated automobile maintenance business was canceled on October 25, 2023, due to violations including lack of compliance with legal regulations, knowingly issuing certificates without conducting part of the inspections, issuing certificates despite non-compliance with safety standards not due to intent, omission of entries in the designated maintenance record book, and falsification of entries in the record book. The Kyushu Transport Bureau's Vehicle Technology Safety Department Maintenance Division can be contacted at 092-472-2537.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Corporation's Urawa Misono branch as a vehicle maintenance business on October 25, 2023, due to violations including non-compliance with legal requirements, improper issuance of certificates, and obstruction during inspections.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Koga Store for violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with inspection procedures, falsification of maintenance records, and issuing certificates under inappropriate conditions. The cancellation took effect on October 25, 2023.

The Kyushu Transport Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Corporation's Kasuga Service Center as a vehicle maintenance business on October 25, 2023, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including non-compliance with legal requirements, improper separation of inspection and maintenance tasks, falsification of maintenance records, and issuing certificates without proper inspection.

The enforcement action involved violations related to vehicle inspection and maintenance practices, including failure to establish proper systems for maintenance, non-compliance with legal regulations, lack of permanence in finished products, improper issuance of conformity certificates, falsification in maintenance records, failure to retain records for two years, and providing false statements during inspections. The certification was canceled on October 25, 2023, by the Chubu Transport Bureau's Vehicle Technology Safety Division, Maintenance Section.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the vehicle maintenance license of Big Motor Co., Ltd. (Kumagaya branch) on October 25, 2023, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with safety standards, improper issuance of certificates, and refusal or obstruction of inspections.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau revoked the designation of Big Motor Corporation Kofu Store as a vehicle maintenance business on October 25, 2023, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with legal requirements, falsification of maintenance records, and obstruction of inspections.

The Kanto Transport Bureau canceled the designation of Big Motor Corporation's Hitachinaka branch as a vehicle maintenance business on October 25, 2023, due to violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to comply with legal requirements, falsification of maintenance records, and obstruction of inspections.

The company Big Motor Co., Ltd. had its vehicle repair business license revoked by the Hokuriku Shinetsu Transport Bureau on October 24, 2023, due to violations of the Road Transportation Vehicle Law, including lacking a compliance system and issuing certificates for vehicles with differing identities.

The designated automobile maintenance business was canceled on October 25, 2023, due to violations including lack of compliance system with legal regulations, deliberate issuance of certificates without conducting part of the inspections, issuance of certificates in non-compliant safety standards due to reasons other than intent, omission of some entries in the designated maintenance record book, and false entries in the record book. The Kyushu Transport Bureau's Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Division can be contacted at 092-472-2537.

The company, 株式会社ビーエムハナテン, had its vehicle maintenance license revoked by the Chubu Transport Bureau on October 25, 2023, due to multiple violations of the Road Transport Vehicle Law, including failure to separate inspection and maintenance tasks, falsification of inspection records, and providing false statements during inspections.

The Kanto Transportation Bureau canceled the designation of B.M. Holdings Inc.'s car repair business at Shisui, Chiba, effective October 25, 2023, due to violations including non-compliance with legal requirements, falsification of inspection certificates, and obstruction of inspections.

The Chubu Transportation Bureau revoked the vehicle inspection and maintenance license of Big Motor Nagoya Chaya Store on October 25, 2023, due to violations including failure to separate inspection and maintenance tasks, non-compliance with legal regulations, falsification of maintenance records, and issuing certificates under inappropriate conditions.