What's my problem (battery/alternator issues)?

[datapanik]

Lately my car has been draining the battery pretty bad. I know there are a few drains that I need to address, but usually I was able to charge the battery with a charger. But a couple weeks ago my car shut off while driving and it said the battery was dead. Since then the battery charger doesn't show any progress, but I brought it to Kragen and they said the battery was "fine". But why isn't it charging? It's staying at 25%. This is with the battery disconnected from the car in my garage, so it can't be the alternator. Is the battery dead despite what they told me?

Thanks

[Mavrick14]

If it died while driving, that almost always means your alt is not working. Or a voltage regulator problem. Have your alt tested.

If the battery wont take a charge, then you can try filling it with water and charging it again. Unless its a sealed unit, then it needs replacing.