We understand that navigating the world of insurance for your beloved Figaro can present unique challenges, and we want you to know that you’re not alone in this journey. Figaro Owners Club is here to support you as you tackle the intricacies of securing the right insurance for your cherished… Read More

We believe if you are prepared to put the time in and spend money wisely you can actually retain your car’s value and in some cases actually increase it! Over the years the clubs processed hundreds of insurance valuations. We are pleased to report in most cases… Read More

The car was supplied with a roof operating instruction card as standard. Written in Japanese and it contains many cartoon style images which are useful. Below we have translated the information for you. A4 Opening & Closing Roof Operation Instruction Card Download & Print Watch Video… Read More

Accidents happen. That’s why we have car insurance. So when the worse occurs, it’s time to get expert help. Words by Red Marlin – Pictures by The Figaro Shop Not only do specialist repairers have the skills built up over years honing their techniques to a particular model or marque… Read More

At Figaro Owners Club, we understand how vital it is to find the perfect parts for your beloved Figaro, and we’re here to support you in your search! With many original parts still available through various outlets, exploring your options is essential, especially since Nissan Figaro parts don’t… Read More

A few Figaros were produced without A/C This new guide provided by The Figaro Shop can be a great help when it comes to identifying issues with your A/C before you have to take it to the garage. It will help you identify any… Read More

The existing A/C lamp is very dull and hard to see. You can upgrade it to be much brighter which is better as you can see if you have left the A/C on! There are two options for upgrades… OPTION 1 – PCB Modification £20 Club member Andy Knowles can… Read More

Words and Pictures: Simon Smith A common issue with the Figaro’s is Head Gasket and Piston damage caused by the failure of hoses, thereby causing a loss of coolant and overheating. Figaros only have a temperature gauge meaning you have to keep an eye on the gauge to make sure… Read More

If you want to know what problem your Figaro is reporting from the sound of the beep, then you need to learn to speak Figgy! Fortunately, help is at hand and our 2 minute Figgy language training course will teach you all you need to know! This video is published… Read More

Established in 2004 by Marc, Madon Figaro Club in Rochford is a friendly, family-run business in the UK with over 20 years of experience dedicated to the iconic Nissan Figaro specialising in second hand and reconditioned parts. Read on to find out more about Marc and Jacob, the proprietors… Read More

Figaro enthusiasts and owners for many years, after their retirement Colin and Lesley launched a new chapter of their lives, seeking to turn a hobby into a little venture! Read on to find out more about Colin and Lesley, the proprietors of The Little Figaro Car Company and Trusted… Read More

IF YOU OWN A NISSAN FIGARO YOU MUST WATCH THIS VIDEO AND WE CAN GUARANTEE YOU WILL LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR CAR! We took the club car ‘Belle’ to Oxford-based The Figaro Shop for an annual service and decided to make a video of what areas are… Read More

If the bonnet has been painted then you will have no reference. The position for the new badge is in the centre and 22mm up from the bonnet lid Is your bonnet badge looking tired or worst missing? Here we show you how to replace and fit… Read More

Car Batteries like most things, don’t last forever, at some point they do need replacing. A flat, unreliable battery, is always an inconvenience and at times compromises safety and can be positively dangerous. Often, the reason a car battery fails is because it is simply too old and no longer… Read More

This is one of the most frequent distress calls that we receive – especially if the car is in “Park” when the battery goes flat. The problem is that you will need to put the car into neutral before you can move it or manoeuvres it onto a tow truck… Read More

The club founder Kevin shows you how easy it is to move your Bonnet/Hood up or down and align it with the car’s bodywork. Nissan provided two bonnet height adjuster rubbers which are located inside the corners of the bonnet/hood. Few owners know that these can be turned to allow… Read More

If your battery is flat or your top boot opener switch will not release the top boot, you can still access it by pulling entering the lower boot and locating two release wires which are in each corner of the lower boot. Simply pull each wire and the top boot… Read More

The most endearing part of the Figaro is all that lovely Chrome! Due to the age of the car, this can become crazed and dull, however, the brackets can be brought back to new by re-chroming these items can make the car look great again. Two companies are offering this… Read More

If your brake lights stay on permanently, even when you remove the keys and lock the car then chances are the Green Brake Light Switch Pedal Stopper has broken and fallen off the stopper bracket.  Over time, the stopper can become brittle and break into multiple pieces. If the stopper… Read More

Here is our ultimate brake fitting guide for your Figaro! Our experts guide you through how to change the front and rear brakes on your Figaro This video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe… Read More

Words & Pictures: Tobyn Brooks With spring in the air, now is the time to start preparing your Figaro for the season. You will see elsewhere on this site that we have covered the rear brakes but also wanted to talk about the fronts. Although in some ways they… Read More

A video that shows a guide on how to check front and rear brakes on a Nissan Figaro. Expert guidance on knowing when the pads, shoes, discs and also sliders are worn on this floating style calliper. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop  … Read More

Many manufacturers use the same code number for bulbs eg the interior light bulb would be LLB501 for Lucas, BLB501 for Bosch, R501 for Ring, 501 for Halfords. However, Osram, Phillips, Tungsrtram, etc use completely different numbers so you’d need to use the conversion chart in their parts book. Read More

Manufactured by Figarorental.com these bumpers are made from Fibreglass. The company is run by Irish member Brendan Tighe who became frustrated about the high costs of chrome bumpers and went about manufacturing a replacement set from a cheaper material like fibreglass. Part of the cost-saving has been achieved by creating… Read More

Manufactured by The Figaro Shop these bumpers are made from 2mm 304-grade* stainless steel. All holes are designed to match the existing Nissan bumper fittings so it’s a case of removing your existing bumpers and fitting these (see fitting video below). These will NEVER RUST! *304 stainless steel is used… Read More

A common problem people find when changing their rear bumpers, is the corner brackets rusting and the fixing bolts snapping! The original was made of mild steel which tends to rust. The bolt which attaches to the body of the car usually snaps too! Garage FK10 have now manufactured the… Read More

The new 21st edition of the Buyers Guide is now available, and we are delighted to confirm that from 1st March 2026, the Figaro Owners Club’s 17th birthday, the Buyers Guide is now included as another Benefit of Membership for Club Members! The guide not only provides… Read More

As every Figaro owner knows carpets in these great little cars can let them down a bit. They are nearly always faded and often seem to sport stains and cigarette burns which are very hard to remove. Over the years different dyes have been available but the finishes and… Read More

Carpet dye – Grey Interior Renovation, Car Trim Faded Carpet Dye 1 Litre With the Figaro being over 31 years old now, chances are the carpet is looking a tab bit worn and most probably a little grubby in places which the vacuum cannot reach. Of late we… Read More

Read editor Simon Goldsworthy comprehensive restoration of the car. The nine part series starts back in April when Simon buys a Figaro at auction for £3021 which is located in Scotland and transports it back to his home in Lincolnshire.  Our very own Simon Smith helps with advice during the… Read More

Having a clean engine bay is not just for the purest it can also help you spot problems such as oil leaks and perished seals. Here are 10 things you can do to improve your engine bay so you could eat your dinner off it! Some cost money but many… Read More

With spring on its way in the UK, now is the time to get your car ready for the season! Club founder Kevin Fagan shares his experience with using some household & car cleaning products, plus some useful tips to get your Figgy sparkling this season! Product Summary (Google the… Read More

We have partnered up with two companies Dream Clean Autocare & Heritage Detailing Centre. What is detailing? Put simply, getting your car ‘detailed’ means a top-to-bottom thorough deep cleaning of your Figaro using specialized tools and products (to clean to the edge of the trim for example). Read More

If you look closely you may see a dirt line running up each side of the gorgeous chrome trim that surrounds the car. This can be removed by making a small wooden wedge and by using a duster to get into the area. Watch our short video   Watch more… Read More

One of the many endearing features of the Figaro is the chrome & stainless steel used throughout the car. One such item is the wide stainless steel trim that runs up the side and along the top of the roof, just in front of the windscreen. Over the years, this… Read More

Due to the Figaros drop roof, there are a number of water drainage areas that need to be checked and are working. TWO TOP RUBBER ROOF DRAIN HOLES You can check and if required re-route the hoses that drain to the bottom of the car to drain inside the… Read More

How to clean your engine bay so you could eat your dinner off it (well almost). Kevin shows you some of the tips to get your engine bay looking as clean as the rest of your Figaro. All that’s required is some time and effort and a few cleaning agents. Read More

Over the years the Ivory seat belts can discolour and become more stuck as you unbuckle and they try to retract. Club founder Kevin Fagan demonstrates how you can bring them back to looking just like new and improve the retraction of the belt. You will require a bucket of… Read More

With the car reaching the ripe old age of 32, chances are although the carpets have enjoyed hovering over the years the carpet has never been washed. Anyone who ever washed their home carpets and seen and results (normally the dirt ending up in a clear container on the machine)… Read More

Words and video Kevin Fagan – Club founder Watch this video where Kevin used this amazing show glaze on the club car. Poorboy’s World White Diamond is a show glaze for light-coloured cars, leaving a glossy, slick show car shine to your finish. White Diamond hides minor imperfections, such as… Read More