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

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

Available from Nissan for a price of £97 back in 1991 the Rear lower Boot Tray was an Optional Extra. You can see that it has compartments which were created to accept optional items such as the Figaro Car Set, Car Cover and maybe a foldable breakdown… Read More

Ever wondered what some of those window and chassis stickers on your Figaro say? Here we have translated 21 of them into English to provide important information in addition to clarifying what some of the more obscure stickers mean. There are some comical additions too so look out for… 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

As the Figaro was manufactured back in 1991 over the years you may find the car has been resprayed (sometimes twice). If you are buying a Figaro it’s important to find out as much as you can about the history and if any restoration work has been carried out on… Read More

The Figaro was produced in four main body colours which we refer to as Classic Colours. Emerald Green, Pale Aqua, Topaz Mist and Lapis Grey. To provide a level of individuality many owners have resprayed the car which we refer to as Custom Colours. Pink is the most… Read More

One of the most common questions we receive here at the club during the winter concerns condensation. If you don’t have the luxury of leaving your car in a garage then you have most probably experienced some level of condensation during very cold weather. The following provides some help in… Read More

Here you will find over 40 measurements of the car. Some key ones like length 3740mm, width 1630mm and height 1365mm are in bold. Read More

For those looking to register the car with local highways or government agencies we have the following data on Emissions. DATA RESULTS  Carbon Dioxide (CO2)* 179.7 g/km  Hydrocarbons (HC) 0.16  Carbon Monoxide (CO)… Read More

We have created a useful picture identifying all the key parts. Items in BLACK require regular attention. Items in ORANGE are just for identification. Read More

This information card includes 20 fascinating facts about the Figaro and is ideal for placing in your windscreen when you are visiting events and meetings (or even parked on the road). Very useful for keeping in the car. Read More

The Figaro was supplied with a breakdown flare. Now just why Nissan choose to provide this ‘marine type emergency signalling technique’ is a point for discussion but like so many other quirky items on this vehicle it’s just another reason to love the car! The flare is located within the… Read More

Club founder Kevin Fagan explains how to use the club’s forum and quickly find what it is you are looking for? Including over 35,000 posts it has an extensive range of topics on all aspects of the car. Watch now   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides… Read More

We asked owner of The Figaro Shop, Toby Brooks to comment on one of the hottest subjects when owners buy the car; What octane number should I put in my Figaro? The argument on fuel types for Japanese cars has rolled on for years. There probably isn’t… Read More

The fusebox can be located in the drivers side footwell, below the steering wheel on the right. As the information is written in Japanese we have provided a helpful translation label which you can print-off and attach to the fuse box. We have published an A4 Sheet that you… Read More

This 2 Minute Video shows you what each switch and control does. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro YouTube Channel« Prev1 / 7Next »Nissan Figaro Annual Servicing VideoNissan… Read More

IF YOU HAVE BOUGHT A NISSAN FIGARO, READING THIS COULD SAVE YOU STRESS, PAIN AND MONEY Ensuring that your Figaro is correctly insured is of utmost importance. By obtaining the right insurance policy, members can benefit from significant savings while also offering protection for their prized possession. Additionally, acquiring an… Read More

To guarantee that your Figaro is properly insured it is important to get it valued. This will not only ensure that you are completely covered should the worst happen, it could also save you money in the process. As the Official Nissan Figaro Owners Club, we are authorised… Read More

Words and Pictures Kevin Fagan I can guarantee that every month we receive an email from someone who is panicking because they have lost their keys. To make matters worse most of the time they have no idea of the 3 or 4-digit key number is, so they cannot get… Read More

Despite popular belief, Nissan never actually manufactured any left-hand drive Figaros. If you’re lucky enough to own one, it would have gone through considerable modification to move the steering wheel and all the controls to the left-hand side of the car’s cabin. When Nissan launched the Figaro back in 1991… Read More

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You can establish the ‘Month’ and ‘Year‘ of manufacture? First locate your VIN Number (see below) which as an example will be like FK10-004551. Now only using the last 6 digits (004551) input this into the SEARCH BAR – Click here You will be provided with Full… Read More

We’d pondered buying a property in Spain since 2015 after our youngest son moved with his girlfriend to Spain’s Costa del Sol. By chance a couple of years later while on holiday, we were offered a long-term rental apartment. Such opportunities are as rare as hens’ teeth, so we seized… Read More

A brief overview of what the speedo, odometer, tachometer and water temperature gauges do?… Read More

The Figaro was manufactured in Japan where Kilometres is the unit of measurement. As the car was never officially exported by Nissan (grey import) if it is driven in the UK (as well as Liberia, Myanmar and the United States) it will require a modification to allow… Read More

We have translated the Original Price List which issued by Nissan on the 14th February 1991. The information shows: The car had base price of 1,870,000 Yen (£14,000*). The base price car included as standard power steering, power windows and genuine leather seats. Air Conditioning was an additional cost of … Read More

According to the Drivers & Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) the number of FK10 vehicles (Figaros) licenced to drive OTR (on the road) in the UK roads at the 30th June 2019 was 3,336. This is down 193 from 12 months before and confirms a continued reduction but interestingly there was… Read More

The Figaro Owners Club have teamed up with Speedy Registrations to offer you highly competitive personalised number plates for your Figaro!   The company have been supplying number plates to the public since 1984 and are members of: C.N.D.A – (Cherished Numbers Dealers Association) M.I.R.A.D – (Member of the Institute… Read More

The list of accessories and options were available at the time of production. Unfortunately 99% of the items cannot be purchased today and have been discontinued by Nissan. Exterior options Rear side protector Pub mirror Totono Door mirror cover (chrome plating) Fillet (stainless steel) reception desk set Fillet (stainless steel)… Read More

With the Figaro now over 25 years old it’s only natural that the inside will have suffered from lots of scruffs and marks over the years. In addition, many cars have issues with the interior panels becoming stained or going sticky. How to paint your interior They need to… Read More

The Parking Stick allows you to see the front of the car when parking and is a very interesting accessory to own as it always draws questions when the car is parked. Just why you would need this addition guide to park such a small car is a debatable subject… Read More

The Nissan Figaro was manufactured between February 1991 and December 1991. We were kindly provided with this information by Member Mark Dodd. VIN RANGE (Vehicle Identification Number) FK10 – FK10-000051 (First) -FK10-020123 (Last) – 20,073 total production run PRODUCTION NUMBERS, DATES AND VIN NUMBERS 1991 February / 1,622 Manufactured /VIN… Read More

Simply press the opener switch which is located on the right-hand side of the centre console. Press and unlock each of the hardtop fixing locks above the head. Open the boot lid and ensure the straps are clear. Carefully pull the roof back using the lever. Fix the hood and… Read More

As a club we are always receiving questions concerning “Can I fit a baby seat to a Nissan Figaro?” We thought it would be useful to post comments from some of a few of our members of their experiences… I have just bought my first Figaro, and I have a… Read More

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

The yellow emergency Nissan Figaro Spare wheel is supplied as standard but if you have just brought the car then check 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

Below are the official specification and technical data for the car I am tall, will I fit in the car? We understand that a 6′ 6″ person will fit in the two front seats of a Figaro but we always recommend test driving the car as the seats may… Read More

During the winter many owners put their pride and joy under wraps. And rightly so. Having said that, more and more owners use their Figs all year long and with heaters that blow out toasty warm air after only a few minutes why not? Just be mindful of what the… Read More

The Figaro Tool kit is included in every car as standard. If this or parts are missing we recommend buying them just in case you break down! Included in the bag should 1 x Tow Hook 1 x Screwdriver (Phillips/Flat) 1 x Jack Handle 1 x Wheel… Read More