Auto Aide

Auto Aide is a Company based in Barrie, Ontario Canada. The Company develops and delivers Technical Training courses for the Automotive Aftermarket and is owned by Mark and Dianne Lemay. Auto Aide was formed in 2001, all the training that we deliver is developed by Mark based on new developments in the Automotive Industry and identified Common Problem areas. Mark is a Licensed Technician, who completed his apprenticeship in 1985, attending Centennial College and achieving his Interprovincial designation. He spent the next 15 years working in a variety of Automotive settings ranging from small family shops to large regional dealerships. During this time he began specializing in Diagnosing Electrical and Computer Faults. Mark also worked in the Management side of the business as a Service writer, Shop Foreman and Service Manager. Since 1990, Mark has worked as an Automotive Trainer. He has delivered programs for various clients including Ministry of Skills Development, Snap On Tools and Carquest. Auto Aide is the business that developed out of Mark's vision for a company that would deliver real-life, practical solutions for Non-Dealership Automotive Shops providing training for their staff and solving problem car diagnostics. In addition to the training we provide to more than 20 training groups in Ontario, Auto Aide operates a diagnostic service in the Barrie Area, troubleshooting problem vehicles for Local garages. Mark uses many case studies from his diagnostic business to highlight current automotive systems with the focus on operation and diagnosis.