Japan fair trade body probes scandal-hit Bigmotor over subcontracts

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Bigmotor Co.'s business practices as the scandal-hit used car dealership and repair chain is suspected of infringing on the profits of subcontractors, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday. Bigmotor, embroiled in a scandal over excessive repair fees and auto insurance fraud, may have forced its subcontractors to lower prices and have their company vehicles undergo periodic inspections at its workshops, according to the sources. The fair trade watchdog could issue an advisory if a violation of the subcontract law is confi...