No local Dive Shop in my area, I have to drive 30-45 min one way with traffic to get tanks filled and at 4 bucks a gallon I wouldnt consider that local. I use to love the shop that was here in town and supported them with my business, they were great people. They’ve retired a few years ago and closed the shop. Since then I’ve managed to do just fine without one locally. Any major repairs on equipment usually costs enough to justify buying a new replacement anyway and minor repairs I do myself. If it wasnt for tank inspections and fills I probably wouldnt drive or do business with one at all due to the distance. I usually get my fills and inspections done at the scuba parks when possible. If a Dive shop opened in my area that was NOT OVERPRICED with a good staff I’d be happy to support it, till then its the internet shopping and friend making here at DiveBuddy!