Accessories – Bespoke

This is an A to Z of Bespoke Accessories and Upgrades for the Nissan Figaro.

The Figaro is the perfect car to upgrade or personalise. Over the years many members and businesses have created various new accessories or additions to the car including creating some amazing upgrades.

You can find information on the Original Accessories here.

If you have your own bespoke accessory or upgrade you would like to share, please get in touch.

Don’t forget to check the Figaro Owners Club Member Portal as discounts may be available!

Bespoke Accessories and Upgrades are listed in A to Z order.

Alarm - How to fit a Low Coolant Alarm

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… Read More

Armrest Upgrade - Better Comfort, More Storage, Plus 9 USB Ports!

Words and Pictures by Alan Sykes Have you ever wished that you had a centre armrest for the passenger and driver on a long journey, my wife said that her Figaro needed one, and she set me a challenge. After carrying out a lot of searching for styles of armrests… Read More

Published on 22nd August 2024

Badge - Car Grill Badge

A Limited Edition Nissan Figaro Car Badge  Designed by Roy Fouger who has owned a Figaro “Bella” for over 18 years. As a designer, Roy realised that a Limited Edition Car needs its very own Limited Edition Car Grille Badge and after 8 months of design and planning, we… Read More

Published on 22nd April 2023

Badge - Figaro, Be-1, S-Cargo and Pao Collection

Member Jaymes Gardiner has created a range of Pike Factory Badges. He sourced the original Pike Factory logo which has been used in this design. Jaymes created four designs for all four members of the Pike Collection – Figaro, Be-1, S-Cargo and Pao. THE DECAL The Decal is… Read More

Published on 3rd September 2024

Battery - Disconnect Switch

One of the most common issues we hear about at the club is flat batteries even after a week. The Figaro seems to have issues in this area which we suspect in many instances is down to what they refer to as ‘leakage’. When the battery is left connected… Read More

Published on 13th October 2022

Boot - How to fit a Rubber insert into a Nissan Figaro Top Boot Video

This little modification costs only £2.24! Club founder Kevin fits two rubber inserts to the inside of the top boot roof tabs to stop the release buckle from being marked by the tabs. The upgrade also helps keep the roof more secure and bending the tabs slightly will push the… Read More

Published on 22nd November 2018

Boot - Top Boot Lift Tag

One of the issues owners have when raising/closing the roof or accessing the top boot is trying to lift the lid. In most cases, the car’s gas struts which should assist in raising the boot and create a small gap are the original which means they do nothing meaning you… Read More

Published on 12th September 2024

Boot Liner

Remember the rear boot is a WET BOOT! This means that it will get wet inside so if you want to keep stuff dry why not fit a Boot Liner?  A great way to protect dirt from entering the drain holes is to fit a plastic boot liner. We found… Read More

Published on 16th December 2012

Boot Luggage Rack

While not one of the original accessories, the luggage rack is one of the most popular accessories members add to their cars! This luggage rack has marine-varnished hardwood slats to put the luggage on, giving a more classic look. Easy to fit and remove, comes complete with a fitting kit. Read More

Published on 14th July 2025

Boot Luggage Rack (Fixed)

While not one of the original accessories, the Luggage Rack is a popular accessory for the upper boot/trunk. When fitted, The luggage rack looks brilliant and allows you to expand the Nissan Figaro’s luggage-carrying capacity. The luggage rack is manufactured in the UK and has been chrome plated for a… Read More

Published on 18th April 2024

Brake Light - Parcel Shelf Leather Trimmed Brake Light Bar

Enhance your Nissan Figaro’s interior with the elegant parcel shelf featuring a leather-trimmed brake light bar. Quality and retro style combined! The Nissan Figaro’s ivory-themed interior is retro by design and is a blend of leather, vinyl, coloured and chrome-plated plastics that all match perfectly with each other. The rear… Read More

Published on 7th October 2025

Centre Console Armrest Cup Holder

If you lift the centre armrest cover you will see a compartment that for some odd reason doesn’t enjoy the same level of finish that Nissan achieved throughout the Figaro. This handy addition fills this compartment and in addition to looking really neat also provides a place for drinks and… Read More

Published on 5th August 2022

Clock - Digital Clock Upgrade

My Figaro Clock Project – Words and Pictures by Mark Williams Download PDF When we bought out Figaro back in 2016 one of the annoying little faults was the clock not working. Asking around people said, “you won’t repair it and you can’t buy a replacement”. We… Read More

Published on 21st May 2024

Cruise Control

USA club member Phil Auldridge carried out this modification. Phil lives in Texas and often has a 10 hour drive from Austin (Center of Texas) west to El Paso at legal speeds of up to 85 mph so cruise control is a highly desirable upgrade! Phil has documented how he… Read More

Published on 13th April 2017

Door Sill Tread Plates

The club works with Barmeca who have produced these door sill tread plates specifically for the Figaro. The plates not only protect the car’s door sill but also make a statement of the car’s name! Specification Manufactured in Brushed Stainless Steel & Chromium Plated Solid Surface Styling the plates… Read More

Electric - Nissan Figaro Electric Conversions

Today, everyone seems to be talking about electric vehicles, and many Figaro owners are obviously wondering if it’s possible to convert the car to electric. The desire to travel in silence, produce zero emissions, and save money on fuel is becoming increasingly viable as battery… Read More

Published on 15th October 2025

Engine - Gearbox Conversion to Manual Video by The Figaro Shop

Like A Figaro…But Faster! Have you ever been slightly frustrated at the 3-speed automatic gearbox on your Figaro? The Figaro Shop can convert your Figaro to a 5-speed manual transmission. Read their latest blog. Click here Benefits ✅ Higher top speeds – Cruise comfortably… Read More

Published on 17th June 2025

Engine - Nissan Figaro Gearbox Conversion to Manual Video by Jeremiah Blakley

Figaro owner Jeremiah Blakley decided to tackle the job of converting his Figaro from Auto to Manual. We are delighted to share his video and story here. Statement from Jeremiah Blakley I’m going over all the things I figured out to swap a 5-speed in place of… Read More

Published on 14th April 2025

Figaro Trailers

Over the years the club has seen a few members attach (and manufacture) trailers for their cars from other Figaros …… Read More

Published on 19th December 2016

Floor Mats

Specifically manufactured for the Figaro mats not only look the business they also save the car from dirt and are easy to clean. Very well made exact fit, not a universal shape. ‘Figaro’ embossed mats in the following colours: Black / Charcoal Beige Grey BUY NOW… Read More

Published on 21st December 2016

Grill - How to fit a badge to your grill

Numerous car badges are available that owners may like to attach to their cars. This page shows you how to remove the Figaro grill, make any minor repairs (the neoprene seal around the edge usually needs reglueing), attach the badge, and reinstall the grill. Here, clung founder Kevin Fagan is… Read More

Published on 18th October 2024

Hand Drawn Personalised Prints

The club is delighted to work with Richard Corrigan. Richard is one of the leading artists of classic cars and has turned his attention to our beloved Figaro! Personalised Figaro Print Personalised Figaro Print with your Image £75 – Personalised Plate (Unframed). 420mm x 297mm printed… Read More

Published on 9th October 2015

Hand Drawn Personalised Prints

Many thank to Dutch Member Pascal Snel, who sent us information on this company. Although the website is in Dutch, you can see the type of work that Koan can produce. I’m Koen de Vreeze, illustrator. I’ve always signed up from a young age and after some hassles in… Read More

Published on 7th October 2017

Headlights - The law around classic cars and LED lighting in the UK

We all know the benefits of LED lights are lower power, longer lasting better brightness and compatible fitting. However, in the UK there are rules concerning the changing of these bulbs unfortunately, because the Figaro was manufactured in 1991, it affects us. The MOT inspection manual states: “Existing halogen headlamp… Read More

Published on 30th September 2024

Radio - Audio Upgrade

Words and Pictures by Member Prem Reynolds – December 2020 Having upgraded the door speakers to Hertz and the head unit to 3+ I still wasn’t happy with the sound in the car. Much better than the original speakers without a doubt but I wanted to really cut down the… Read More

Published on 29th December 2020

Reversing Camera & Parking Sensors Installation

Once the luxury of only the most expensive vehicles, reversing cameras are becoming standard on many cars today. One of our members decided to install one on his Figaro and documented where to buy the parts, and how to install it. The costings are very appealing too, all the parts… Read More

Published on 12th April 2024

Sanford Doi - Nissan Figaro Personalised Number Plates

UK owners can only look on in envy at some of the mouth-watering personalised number plates that appear on our us members’ figs! Words: Sanford Doi  Pictures: Club Members After seeing ‘MYFIGY’ posted by Sanford Doi on our USA Facebook Chapter Group we were interested to know just how he… Read More

Published on 29th November 2019

Seat Gap Filler

We think this is a nifty little product, so decided to include it in our Accessories Listings. The product was found at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2017. We all drop items and food down the side of our seats! The item fits neatly between the console and seats filling… Read More

Published on 18th November 2017

Security - Could the £29 Apple Air Tag be a low-cost security solution for tracking & locating your stolen Figaro?

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

Published on 17th February 2022

Security - How to review and upgrade your alarm

You can buy 4 stickers for just £3.30! At least it might deter someone from stealing the car. Compared with the cars of today, the Nissan Figaro is an extremely easy car to break into and steal. It doesn’t take too much imagination to consider that not everything… Read More

Published on 14th April 2023

Sound Deadening - How to reduce road sound whilst driving

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

Published on 17th December 2016

Strut Brace

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

Published on 11th April 2024

Struts - Top boot gas strut replacement info and video

The Nissan Figaro has an upper boot lid which includes two gas struts that help lift the boot and keep it supported when it’s open. Over the years the originals tend to fail, which can be dangerous as the boot can slam shut. As a club, we suspect that 99%… Read More

Valve - Extension Caps

Due to the design of the polo wheel access to the tyre valve can be difficult. The club found these extension valves on Amazon. They also have a built-in dust cap. Supplied in a pack of 5. BUY NOW Watch our short video below…   Watch more… Read More

Published on 17th December 2015

Watch - Figaro Owners Club (25th Anniversary) No Longer Available

THIS ITEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE To celebrate the Figaro’s 25th Anniversary (1991 – 2016) the club has partnered with watch expert Timedrivers to design & manufacture a Figaro Watch which is faithful to the design details of the speedometer and logo. To ensure the perfect match with… Read More

Windscreen Sun Heatshield - Advanced Heat Protection for your Figaro

Manufactured by Heatshield this range of sunshades has been CNC designed to fit the Figaros front, side and rear windows. The pictures are courtesy of US Member Bill Shimmel who reported back after ordering that it was a perfect fit. This is also an ideal solution for… Read More

Published on 12th April 2023