IPhone 3GS Cracks - CARPHONEWAREHOUSE UK

I bought my 3GS from Carphonewarehouse on the 26th of February. At the time I didn't take insurance out with them as I have heard bad things about the Carphonewarehouses insurance policy for iPhones.
I have just noticed small cracks near the charging port on my phone.
Does anyone know on what grounds I stand with the Carphonewarehouse in getting an exchange for another iPhone. I am very dissapointed about this as I spent a lot of money on the handset.
Anyone had a similar problem and dealt with CPW?

Return it to the Carphonewarehouse store in first place.
Your consumer rights are guaranteed .
IF its a white iphone back these stress crack are a known issue and might well be a manufacturing problem in the polymer procees.
They WILL exchange it but be firm if the counter staff say no, hold firm and get manager
Add to which you DO have an Apple warranty as well. Your could go the Retail store nearest to you.
They will exchange it for sure.
Those purchased warrantees are a WASTE of money !
Apple give twelve months as standard and your network providers offer loss and accidentally damage covers on a monthly basis.
AND consumer legislation covers manufacturing and miss selling for up to 6 YEARS. You would need some legal help to win a case at 5 years 11 months and 30 days for a failure through.

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