Car Alternator to fix?

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I was wondering I have a 1997 buick century 3.1 liter and every time to start the car I have to jump it for 5 mins. But after I jump it stay on for like at least 40 sec and turns off. I was wondering would that be the Alternator. Would the car stay on if charge the batttery for 3 hours to take it to the Mechanic 5 mins away. And how much should i spen to get it fixed thank you every one
 
If you put the battery on a charger over night it will last 5-6 hours Just don't use the lights,play music, use the ac ect.

Charging it for 3 hours i woudl guess woudl last hour.

It sounds like the voltage regulator but that's built into your alternator on that model. So you will have to replace all of it. Looks like just for the parts it will be 130-150 (napa auto parts). + labor.
 
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