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Ownership and Maintenance

As a club, we focus heavily on helping our members maintain their cars. Below are helpful links to enable you to do much of the work yourself and find suppliers to assist you. For further information see Video Tutorials & Forum

The following articles are listed in an A-Z order to help navigate you to the correct page.

VIN - How to find your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Every car receives a unique code called a ‘Vehicle Identification Number’ when it’s manufactured. This serves as a car’s distinctive identifier or fingerprint. Nissan created a 10-digit code back in 1991 which starts with FK10-0XXXXX. The number appears twice on the car and once in your… Read More
Published on 17th October 2022

Warning Lights - Located on the Dashboard

You will notice 6 lights to the right of the driver’s steering wheel. Although some are self-explanatory it is helpful to understand what some of the other less obvious lights mean and what actions to take if they illuminate. We have created an A4 PDF which allows you to… Read More
Published on 10th April 2024

What was your Figaro like when it left the Factory?

Figaro Owners Club has been working behind the scenes to find the best way to provide Figaro owners with access to a download of production data that was sourced from Nissan FAST (Nissan’s parts program). Providing online access to this, and other content including the archive and history,… Read More
Published on 1st March 2026

Wheel - Changing the wheel torque and order

The car has an emergency tyre located in the lower boot/trunk. To change the wheel you will need to loosen the clamp locking the tyre down and removing the tyre. Make sure it has good pressure before you fit. If you have a way of measuring the pressure it should… Read More
Published on 22nd November 2023

Wheel - How to change the wheel on the Nissan Figaro

If are unlucky enough to get a flat tyre when you are out in your Figgy then hopefully this video will help. Don’t wait until you get a flat before you watch it! Here Kevin takes you through the process including: Check the tools you need to remove and replace… Read More
Published on 8th October 2024

Wheel - Hub Specification

If you wish to know the specifications and sizes of the Figaro wheel hub specification. Center Bore / Hub Bore: 59.1 mm Bolt Pattern (PCD): 4 x 100 Wheel Fasteners: Lug nuts Thread Size: M12 x 1.25 Wheel Tightening Torque: 12kg-m… Read More
Published on 9th October 2024

Wheel - Paul Greene Wheels & Polos Upgrade

Earning Your Strips – Member goes all American and gets handy with the red paint to take his polos to a whole new level! Words & Pictures by Paul Greene Having attended a variety of car shows over the years I was always on the lookout for ways… Read More
Published on 31st October 2018

Wheel - Spare/Space Saving Wheel

The yellow emergency Nissan Figaro Spare wheel is supplied as standard, but if you have just brought the car, check that it’s in the lower boot. The wheel is designed to be used only while the picture is being repaired. It’s good practice to occasionally check the air pressure, which… Read More
Published on 9th January 2017

Wheel Arch Chrome Trim

This Wheel Arch Chrome Trim is a perfect replacement for the original Nissan optional items that began flaking and looking rippled many years ago. The trim is self-adhesive and can be fitted in a matter of minutes to totally transform the arches of your Figaro. To buy this item refer… Read More
Published on 12th June 2017

Who is your Figaro Hero?

Figaro Owners Club has a Vehicle Services Directory which provides owners with a way to look up which businesses may be able to help them in their area. If you have owned your Figaro for some time, or have experience of the kind business that help keeps Figaros and… Read More
Published on 8th March 2026

Window - Fault Finding Diagnostic Chart and Video

The Figaro has two electric windows (for drivers and passengers), both of which can be controlled from the driver’s side switch cluster located in the door, and one of which can be controlled by the passenger located in the door. Due to the complexity of the wiring and operations, when… Read More
Published on 1st September 2025

Wing Mirror Brackets - Re-chroming Service

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 wing mirror stalks can be brought back to new by re-chroming. You will need to remove the stalk from the mirror which is… Read More
Published on 23rd August 2024

Wing Mirror Caps - Made from Stainless Steel

One of the 55 accessories available when the car was launched in 1991 was Mirror Caps. They fit over the existing mirrors and are kept in place with double-sided tape. No longer available, The Figaro Shop have recreated them. The all-new, highly polished stainless steel Nissan Figaro Mirror Caps are… Read More
Published on 6th July 2025

Wiper Arm- How to remove and paint your wiper arms

A simple job that required just a 12mm spanner and a can of spray paint! To remove, simply pull the black plastic clip up to expose the 12mm Nut. Using a socket set remove the nut. Now pull the wiper up and give it a wiggle to remove. You will… Read More
Published on 28th October 2017

Wipers - How to replace the wiper blades

The wiper size on the Nissan Figaro is 450mm (18″) for both the driver and passenger. You will need two identical blades and some sets are different sizes. Below is a link from Halfords’ but we recommend shopping around. Bosch SP18/18S Wiper Blades – Front Pair –… Read More
Published on 1st April 2023