Guys,

I was driving to olive garden last night and I notice that my instrument panel lights were a bit dim. So I turn it up but it really didn't do much.
After I finished eating dinner, I started my car and I noticed that the instrument panel lights were dimmer and noticed that my headlights were dim also. So I drove off. I drove for about 100 ft and notice that my headlights were so dim that they practically off. Then my car died and the ABS warning light turns on. I tried to restart but all I hear was a rapid ticking sound coming from the glove box. When I turn the key, I notice that the rpm jumps back and forth from 0-10rpm.

I got jumped by a tow truck. I started fine. But didn't reach far as my car died again.

Could the problem be my alternator? If so how do I check for a bad/good alternator?

How long will a brand new battery last if the alternator is bad?

Or could it be something else?

thanks,
Joseph