The car was jump started by Triple A, driven directly to the gas station ($40 didn't bring it to 1/2 a tank), and then to the mechanic who has taken care of it since the day of purchase.
An hour later, the diagnosis: alternator is shot and may have taken out the battery.
Prognosis: car stays overnight, the alternator is replaced, then the diagnostics are rerun to see whether the battery is still functional or needs to be replaced.
Estimate: alternator $450, and I'm hoping this includes labor
New battery about $150 installed
Peace of mind: priceless.
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