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

The Little Figaro Car Company opens for business today – aiming to provide good quality Figaros to suit varying budgets. Colin & Lesley are proper Figgy enthusiasts and can talk about them all day long. We all wish them good luck in their new venture! Learn more:… 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 club works with two companies that specialise in custom-made Figaro car covers. CAR COVERS LTD – DISCOUNT AVAILABLE ON THIS RANGE For use externally. UK’s largest range of fully tailored, waterproof, breathable indoor and outdoor car covers. The company manufactures a car cover that fits the Figaro. This… Read More

Protect your Figaro in style with our weatherproof outdoor car cover storage solutions. The Outdoor Car Shield is manufactured by In The Garage sets up in minutes and guarantees nothing touches your car. Continuously filtered airflow reduces condensation keeping your vehicle dryer, safe and clean. UV, fire, cold and heat… Read More

Words and pictures by club member Having noticed that the right-hand side dashboard plastic mounting bracket had started to crumble around the mounting holes, I decided to have a go at repairing it with something more permanent. Note, that I am not a fabricator, or a paint sprayer so please… Read More

The Figaro dash top can suffer from cracking especially if the car has been left outside for much of its life. The reason this happens is the material used reacts over time to heat and UV rays causing it to expand then crack. Depending on where the crack appears this… Read More

The Figaro Dashboard can become dull and dirty, especially around the glove box. There is a solution, however as it can be repainted. The process involves the removal of the complete dash, instruments, gauges and controls. They need to be thoroughly cleaned, we use a soda solution. After they have… Read More

The upgrade was carried out by member Sue Worthington’s Husband Chris. He decided to replace the existing plastic screws that hold the door card in and change them to stronger and better stainless steel ones. Anyone who has removed the existing screws and tried to use them again will know… Read More

Words and Pictures Simon Smith. There are a number of reasons you may need to get into the inner door workings. Typically these can be to lubricate the lock mechanism, replace speakers or find the 4/5 digit lock number. REMOVAL 1. Wind down the window as it is… Read More

If you have to replace the speaker or window motor you will need to remove the internal door card. This video takes you through all the screws which you need to remove and how to slide the card out. This video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop… Read More

As our Figaros gracefully age into their mid-30s, certain areas, particularly the rubber edging, can show signs of wear. The degradation of rubber and the drying out of the original glue can lead to unsightly detachment, often resulting in repairs that don’t always look great. For those of us striving… Read More

For those owners looking to create a Category I or 2 status for their Nissan Figaro, then the re-chroming of the chrome parts is a requirement. This video takes you through how to remove the handles, prepare them to be chromed and re-installed. Once removed you can send off your… Read More

One of the common issues with the Figaro, especially if the car has not been used for a while is opening the door after inserting and turning the key. In this Video, club founder Kevin shows you what’s going on by demonstrating it on a lock outside the car. Read More

Over time the plastic buffer can wear out which causes problems when closing the door. Club founder Kevin Fagan takes you through removing the existing plates and fitting the new ones. Once fitted the door closes and opens much more smoothly. NOTE. SINCE SHOOTING THE VIDEO I HAVE BEEN ADVISED… Read More

Let’s be honest, the Figaro is in its element on those sun-drenched roof-down days. But blessed with fantastic heating, the car can still be great fun to drive on those cold clear winter days, and for the brave, with the roof down and bobble hats on!  … Read More

As of September 28th 2021, British motorists driving their home registered Figaro in Europe must use the new ‘UK’ sticker on the rear of the car. In the past, you would attach a GB sticker but the term ‘Great Britain’ refers to England, Scotland and Wales. While the term ‘United… Read More

While the debate continues as far as how sustainable an electric car is compared to one with a combustion engine, it’s fantastic to see how innovative people can be to explore different technology which can help keep as many Figaros on the road as possible. In support of these innovators,… Read More

This is the first electric conversion the club became of which was developed back in March 2011. BUILDER: Speedwell (Osaka Electric Car) Builder: Speedwell (Osaka Electric Car) Country: Japan Website: http://www.speed-well.jp/contents/gravure/no039/ Date: March 2011 Name: EV Figaro Range: 50km to 100km Charge Time: 8 Hours Battery Type:… Read More

Started in 2019, this development saw the use of newer parts which provided an extended range BUILDER: GARY KLYNE Builder: Gary Klyne Country: United States Website: https://youtu.be/R2TKA-wze_c Date: July 2019 (Start) Range: Farthest to date – 89 miles, but haven’t done single-trip, full-to-empty test yet. Read More

James, another innovator on the journey towards creating an electric Figaro, brought his car along to the 30th Birthday celebrations in 2021. BUILDER: JAMES BROWN Builder: James Brown Country: England Date: March 2020 (Start) Name: Fig Leaf Range: 120 Miles (Target) Charge Time: Pending Battery Type: Lithium Mission: The… Read More

Before you get too excited this is still a concept but Rapid Electric Vehicle Retrofit (REVR) is a new method for converting internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) that offers significant cost and time savings. The design was entered into the James Dyson Award 2023 and… Read More

Paul Jones is the latest innovator to be creating a viable electric Figaro conversion. BUILDER: PAUL JONES Builder: Paul Jones Country: Wales Email: rhydavonpaul@outlook.com Date: 15/10/2025 Name: Frankie Range: 120 Miles Charge Time: 4 hours Battery Type: Lithium from VW ID Buzz Mission: To create a… Read More

Here we explore the reasons why the the needle in the temperature gauge of your Figaro has risen to the H area of the gauge. If this happens you must bring the car to a safe stop, and turn the engine off. Lift the bonnet and carefully examine the engine,… Read More

The Cambelt is designed to keep the bottom half of the engine (pistons and crankcase) in sync with the top half (valves and cylinder head). It is one of the most important and essential parts of the engine and if it breaks or even slips the car can… Read More

The Nissan Figaro MA10ET 1.0L Turbo is a brilliant bullet-proof engine and if well maintained will provide years of good service. We know of some cars which have over 200,000 kms on the clock! However, at some point getting a Reconditioned Engine may be the only option if it undergoes… Read More

The Nissan Figaro’s automatic gearbox transmits its power through the driveshafts to the wheel hubs. Over time and due to wear and tear, the drive shafts can corrode, joints can break down and start making noises, boots can split due to dry rot/impact with road debris, vibrations can occur from… 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

We know how much money a Figaro repair can usually cost but not this time! These little grommets seal the adjustment holes (normally empty) in the IAA unit located in the engine bay. The grommets stop dirt getting into the threads of the adjuster screws also acts… Read More

Engine overheating caused by old or faulty coolant hoses can lead to a very expensive repair bill!  These can provide a brand new Coolant Silicone Hose Kit. This includes all 9 hoses as pictured needed for the Figaro and new Stainless steel clips to replace the in-efficient standard Nissan clips. Read More

Nic Caraccio from the Figaro Doctor have launched a brand new range of custom colour ignition leads for the Nissan Figaro. The lead set of 8mm performance silicone leads are made to order and hand crafted. Priced at £39.95 a set and available in Black or a… Read More

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

Press Release by The Figaro Shop – 15th October 2021 Our new and exclusive Figaro pistons allow for ultimate engine reliability for many years to come and are now available in our online shop.  We wanted to share some background details on them with you. What’s unique about the Nissan… Read More

This kit is to re-tighten the rocker shaft on the engine. The kit is sold by The Figaro Shop who claim that if not done the shaft can lift causing damage to the head / top of the engine or even a snapped rocker shaft. For a simple job to do… Read More

Our latest page of useful information delves into the intricate workings of the Figaro engine rocker shaft, specifically focusing on the consequences of its cracking and snapping. In this article, we provide a comprehensive explanation of the vulnerable areas that are prone to failure when the shaft cracks, as well… Read More

The club works with Autolink UK who have put together a Figaro Service Kit. This consists of service parts which are perfect if you wish to have a go and do your own servicing. The kit contains Sump Plug Washer (the proper Nissan type), Oil, Air & Fuel Filters (quality,… Read More

Words & Pictures – Toby Brooks The Figaro Shop Although spark plugs may seem like a minor thing, you screw them in, you screw them out. The Figaro does have some quirks and over the years we have come up with a few tricks for making the job easier. Being… Read More

According to the supplier, this is a Silicone replacement hose kit, which far exceeds the quality of the original genuine Nissan parts, will help eliminate any boost leaks and on top of that improve the looks of your engine. Leaking boost pressure causes noise, low power, bad running and eventually… Read More

Have you ever noticed two little black dots in your Figaro? They may seem small, but they are crucial in ensuring your beloved figgy runs smoothly. If you’re unfamiliar with their significance or where to find them, you’re in for a treat! We’ve created an informative video that uncovers the… Read More

This little upgrade can be fitted in 5 minutes and may even improve your MPG and performance! If you enjoy tinkering with your Figaro and don’t mind delving under the bonnet then read on. Chances are the air filter fitted in your Figaro is a paper type which is perfectly… Read More