If you have a car or truck with an automatic transmission, you sometimes get a warning that it will fail soon. If you get one of these signs, drive or tow it in to have it inspected. A transmission repair is not always expensive if taken care of as soon as possible. You might think you have a problem with your transmission when it's actually your front or rear axle, transfer case, drive shaft, or differential causing a problem.

Here are some symptoms to look for:

• Transmission slipping

• Rough shifts

• Delayed engagement

• Fluid leak

• Transmission warning light