On 2005-11-23, jasmine via CarKB.com <u16036@uwe> wrote:
> Hi , I'm trying to determine if my mechanic is ripping me off

It's a good bet he is. Bottom line, do-it-yourself.

THE "I AIN'T GOT NO TEST STUFF" TEST

To determine if your charging system is working ok, while the engine
is running, pull a battery cable. If the engine continues to run, the
charging system is ok. If that test is good, the battery is next.
Easy test. Let it sit for two days. If the battery is dead after two
days, the battery is bad and needs to be replaced. That's it!

nb