I opened my car door and noticed that the "ding ding ding" noise was at a quicker pace than usual. I got in and tried to start my (1997 Oldsmobile Aurora) and it wouldn't turn over. Tried jumping it, and started to turn over and lights started flashing

The lights started flashing on the dashboard, but the car wouldn't start. I know the car was kind of low on gas, but not low enough for the low fuel light to come on. One of my friends thinks it is the starter, which i just got the wiring fixed on it a month ago, and another friend thinks it is the battery. What do you guys think? I tried jumping it for a good fifteen minutes. I'm terrible when it comes to cars so any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Oops i forgot to mention that i went out there again probably ten minutes after we finished trying to jump it and it wouldn't even begin to turn over at all. No "ding, ding ding" sound when i opened the door even. Perhaps it is both the starter and the battery?

being a 97, cann't hurt to replace batt., then have the starter/charging systems tested for free at advanced auto or autozone. let us know.

I guess the battery was just completely dead. The mechanic charged it and it started right up. I am just glad i didn't have to replace the starter.

kool, we get lucky some times