Having tried Apple stores both in the uk and New York to get my iPod classic repaired, and being told nothing they could do, even though it probably only needed a new battery.
I came across iPod doctor on the Internet, placed my order and sent my iPod on Wednesday pm. I have today ( Saturday pm) received my iPod back and working.
So glad I didn't take the advice from Apple and bin it.
I have several iPod classics and going forward if I have any issues with them iPod doctor will be my first port of call. Service was amazingly fast, first rate, with visible traceability from start to Finish, very rearly do I recommend companies or services but would recommend this one.