But if you’re 300ibs, it’s 100% your fault so.....

If you’re so certain that a man of his stature is considered “normal”, how come we don’t hear about this type of repair more often? Have you considered that maybe Joey gets in and out of his car in a certain manner that is more prone to breaking the chair? Considering his size, there is no reasonable way to expect he…

If they refused the sale, they would have been sued on the basis of discrimination. If a 600lb person wants to buy an Aveo and they have the money/credit, you have to sell it to them.

Can you imagine the outrage if they refused to sell him a car? Next Jalopnik headline “Hyundai won’t sell me a car because I’m too fat.”

Can you imagine the backlash if they refused to sell him a car because he’s 300 lbs?

It sounds like the part breaking had less to do with the structural capabilities of the seat, and more to do with how he got in and out of the car.

It figures you Americans would rather have cars designed for your gargantuan asses instead of looking at yourselves in the mirror.

I’m 5'10" and 135. I don’t see a problem with the car.

As they mentioned, this is not a warranty fix, it’s a courtesy fix. Most warranties cover the drive train and related parts, if interior breaks, most of the time you are on your own.

My dad is 5'10ish and about 280 lbs or thereabouts. The same panel on his 2007 grand caravan has been broken for years. He never complained about it.