One of the most frequent requests we get from owners is how to fit a new roof? Over the years the roof can shrink (especially if your car has no garage and lives outside for most of the time due to UV) and can become brittle and tear (again due… Read More

The Nissan Figaro’s iconic folding roof is covered in a hard-wearing, foldable and weather-resistant ivory-coloured vinyl trimming. This trimming is bonded to the structural front and rear roof bows that form the structure of the roof mechanism. To become weather resistant with the folding roof closed, a very complex roof… Read More

Words and Pictures by Tobyn Brooks The Figaro Shop Two ways to repair a sill on a Figaro: rust repair can be done on the sills of a Figaro with a relatively cheap ‘quick fix’ by welding over the top, but at The Figaro Shop… Read More

Club founder Kevin takes you through how he painted the engine bay and inside the lower boot. The quality of paintwork within both these areas is nowhere near as high quality as the bodywork. If you like showing off your engine bay or just want to to look nice, this… Read More

Words and Pictures: Garage FK10 Reproduced Nissan Figaro O/S/R (driver side) quarter panel. The panels are a replica of the original now now-discontinued quarter panel. They are British and each one is hand-finished to produce a panel that fits just like the original. It comes complete with the inner door… Read More

Rust is the biggest killer of Figaros, and once it’s taken hold, the cost of repairs can be thousands of pounds. The Nissan Figaro was built in 1991, but like many cars, it has suffered from rust corrosion in certain areas of the bodywork. This could be due to a… Read More

Words and Pictures: Ken Graham (and Fergus), Scotland Chapter Coordinator My intention was to title this article ‘What lies beneath?’ Until our friends at The Figaro Shop published their own ‘Rust Focussed’ online blog (definitely worth checking out) using the same title!! (Cheers, Toby!!) Read now Staying… Read More

There are two areas of the Figaro that suffer badly from excessive rust. One is the rear wings which due to the location and way the chassis is spot welded in this area, water can be contained and over time and rust from the inside out causing paint bubbles. The… Read More

The Figaro suffers badly from rust around the rear arches. This is due to the spot welding of the sub-frame to the shell of the car. Water from the road is forced up into this area and has no way of escaping. Over time the water turns the metal to… Read More

Words and Pictures by The Figaro Shop The Nissan Figaro was originally equipped with thin, low-grade leather coverings to the front seats which over time fade, crack and tear letting down the interior of your Figaro. Some of this damage is caused by the failing seat base support springs that… Read More

Club Member and Figaro Owner Steve Newbold runs Figaro Upholstery & Interior Services from his workshop based in the pretty village of Old Warden in Bedford UK. The car was manufactured back in 1991 the one thing about Figaro seats is that they were extremely well made and put… Read More

As your Figaro was manufactured in 1991 the chances are your seats may not be offering the support you need? We had the same issue and having now investigated the problem it’s easy to see why. It’s simply the lack of foam used between your bottom and the supporting steel… Read More

Words and Pictures by Kevin Fagan The seats in the Figaro were finished in sumptuous cream leather; however, unless they were regularly maintained, many have suffered from cracking. WHY DOES THE LEATHER ON MY FIGARO SEATS CRACK There are several causes of your leather items cracking in unsightly ways. Understanding… Read More

Front Seat Removal These are pretty simple, just remove the 4 x 12mm bolts and the seat will be free to take out. Just make sure when you re-insert the bolts that you do not cross-thread them by forcing the bolt to rotate when it doesn’t feel right. This… Read More

Words and pictures by John Catling Are you fed up with your nasty discoloured Figaro seats? Do you want them to look shiny and impressive again? I can clean, strip and repair all light damage/cracks etc to your seats. Then re-colour in Figaro Ivory Grey and seal in gloss or… Read More

The club works with Seat Surgeons who can fit replacement leather seats either sent by post so you fit yourself, or they can fit for you. Tekko – This is a man-made microfibre material. It has a very natural feel close to genuine leather. Very durable and hard-wearing. Read More

Without question, the leather seats in your Figaro are one of the most luxurious elements of your car. However, at the age of 30, they may be looking a bit tired and in need of some much-needed TLC. Regular ‘feeding’ the leather with conditioner can improve the look in the… Read More

An Apple Air Tag has been around for about a year and was designed to track all manner of things: people, belongings, pets and even vehicles. So, priced at just £29 with no ongoing subscription cost, could this device also be used to track and locate the whereabouts of your… Read More

Selling your beloved Figaro is not just a transaction; it’s a heartfelt journey that connects you with fellow enthusiasts who hopefully share your passion for this charming car. As members of the Figaro Owners Club, we understand the unique allure of the Figaro and the importance of finding the right… Read More

Here you can see how long servicing tasks take, allowing you to budget and shop around with more understanding of costs! Read More

Words and Pictures – Patrick Light There are so many ways to improve a Figaro. Here member Patrick Light decided to spend £100 on improving the sound deadening with spectacular results. I have been thinking about doing this for quite some time and have looked into many different manufacturers and… Read More

As all Figaro owners know, the sound inside the car compared to any other car is quite loud. We all love the sound the 1-litre turbocharged engine makes, and the lovely exhaust rumble. Sometimes though, it’s nice to listen to some music, particularly if you have spent £400 on a… Read More

The Nissan Figaro was designed for the Japanese Domestic Market and as such, all the speedometers manufactured for the vehicle displayed KMS only. As the vehicle has a cult following and more and more are exported from Japan around the world, the need for an MPH speedometer becomes a necessity. Read More

The valve is located at the back of the engine on the ECCS as below. What does the Cold Start Valve do? The cold start valve allows more air into the engine when it’s cold to aid first starting which increases the idle speed. The valve closes after… Read More

This is one of the most common problems if your car will not start when left in ‘park’. It is down to a very small plastic collar the size of a pound coin called an ‘Inhibitor Bush’. This wears out over time and then affects the transmission cable. Read More

Before we start discussing how to store your Figaro, it’s important to clarify what we mean by storing your car. Generally, experts recommend driving a car at least every two to three weeks. This ensures that all the mechanical and electrical components are kept functioning properly. However, if you are… Read More

Watch this video of Kevin fitting the strut brace to Belle. The Nissan Figaro was never designed to be a performance vehicle with its soft suspension that effortlessly glides over most bumps and undulations on the road. Initially developed for the smooth roads of Japan, the need for a strut… Read More

Brand new product! To improve the suspension and handling of your Figaro we have developed an upgrade to the original Figaro top mounts – and for less than half the price. Details and how to fit guide are in the video and click the link to buy from… Read More

Words and Pictures: Tobyn Brooks The Figaro Shop The Figaro isn’t known for its road-handling prowess and can sometimes feel a little bit like a dog wiggling its tail when you go over a bump! Over the years we have been adjusting and tweaking the suspension on these great little… Read More

Remove that ‘jelly feeling’ from the rear suspension by exchanging the original ‘rubber bushes’ fitted on the suspension trailing arms for ‘polyurethane bushes’. available from just £149.99 a set. The Figaro Shop fitted a set to our club car ‘Belle’ and we can confirm that that there is a dramatic… Read More

Figaro Owners Club Trusted Partner, The Figaro Shop, provides us with some insights into how they came about, how they have grown, and their love of the Nissan Figaro … There are businesses built on opportunity, and then there are businesses built on love. The Figaro Shop, known to… Read More

If your Figaro breaks down and requires recovery, be mindful of the way it is collected. As the car has an automatic gearbox connected to the front wheel, extensive damage can occur if the car is towed.  We recommend using a flatbed breakdown recovery lorry which means the car can… Read More

A solution by The Figaro Shop for the common cracked seals/gaskets on either side of the chrome strips that run the length of the Figaro. The self-adhesive seal profile will finish the stainless steel trims back to their former glory. The current dated seals will have hardened over the years… Read More

The external upper door seal has been remanufactured by Garage FK10. The original seal tends to get brittle and misshapen over the years. Replacing this seal will vastly improve the look of your Figaro. Priced at £13.99, click on the link below to buy Click here Watch… Read More

Called a ‘hockey stick’ (and you can see why by the shape) these plastic chrome trims are located on either side of the car in front of the front wheel and behind the rear wheel. Garage FK10 use the same process as the originals (which are now unavailable). Read More

The chrome strip running all the way around the car can suffer from problems. The main issue is the perishing of the plastic seat between the car and the chrome trim. As the rubber becomes old it tends to lift and separate from both and at worst case hang out… Read More

This clip has been remanufactured by Garage FK10 and is required to fix the stainless steel upper body trim to the car. If the trim is required to be removed these often break so these new clips will be required. Priced individually at £3.98, click on the link below… Read More

Here we look at both the tyres and hub options. The Figaro was supplied as standard with what is known as Polo Hub Caps. These white hub caps clip over the wheel hub with spring clips to complete the look of the Figaro. Tyre Specification According to the Figaro… Read More

Today 25th November 2022 the following was announced… ULEZ to be expanded London-wide In an expansion of the scheme supported by every London Mayor since the year 2000, from 29 August 2023, drivers of the most polluting cars (Figaro) will have to pay £12.50 a day to enter the Greater… Read More

Today, Tuesday 29th of August 2023, the cost of driving a Figaro in London has skyrocketed from zero to £12.50 per day or £4,562 a year – making it too costly for many owners. This has resulted in a noticeable drop in club membership, from 112 a year ago to… Read More