jump to start..... every time!

Sounds like BS to me. Who checked it and what did they use?

Did you load test the battery?

The steps should be:

Charge and load test the battery

Bypass the regulator to see if the alternator is capable of full output

If the first two check out, then check the regulator wiring, and if that is OK, replace the regulator.

i went too pep boys because there the closest and they used a machine that looked pretty good it printed out read out ticket idk what it is ive never had to use one. like i said i dont have this equipment so how could i follow those steps i just let them do it all. i dont think they would like if i try to take over and use there equipment.