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I feel like this is a bit final and don't necessarily agree with it. I've done my stint in Locals and they can be just as bad or simply antiquated. As @edscoble said as well, it's down to the individuals, and if people have nothing to lose, your health could be put at risk by unsafe working methods at worst. At best, you just lose money innit.
Locals are also getting pushed out by extortionate costs that bike shops simply can't afford; who's gonna afford rent to run a shop in zone 1? No one. Which means people don't have a tangible feel when buying a bike, or when most people need a repair as a bike is just a mode of transport for them.
It's why I'm quite sad to see things are sliding down hill. A bike shop is always a good thing, and this seems like a hint towards worse times.
Big up on fixing your own stuff, it's always the best way.