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

This 2 Minute Video shows you exactly how to check the antifreeze levels and your other winter checks in addition to tyre checks for tread and perishing. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides… Read More

The Figaro is equipped with a turbocharger, allowing the engine to produce more power, torque, acceleration and fuel economy from the 987cc power plant. The turbocharger works by using spent exhaust gas to spin a turbine, which in turn forces air into the engine to produce power. The front-mounted turbocharger… Read More

How to solve a squealing sound after startup! There are few things more annoying than the whine of a noisy Figaro alternator belt! This can be caused by it coming loose or perishing through age etc. This video shows you how to tighten the fan belt and how to change… Read More

Prevention is cheaper than the cure and this is especially true when it comes to Figgy gearboxes. It’s important that there is always enough oil in the gearbox as this can help to prolong its life, as well as making a gear change feel smoother. Our 2-minute video will teach… Read More

The Ignition Leads or HT Leads are one of the most common items that tend to go wrong on a Figgy. The symptoms include bad running and misfires and very often simply replacing these leads will cure these problems. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro… Read More

You may find that your Figaro is idling too slow or fast. Engine idle setting should be set at around 850rpm. WHAT THE IAA (IDLE, AIR, ADJUST) UNIT DO? The unit which is mounted to the engine allows you to set up Idle, Electrical (headlights, indicators) and AC Loading. Read More

Words and Pictures: Simon Smith A common issue with the Figaro 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 make sure… Read More

Some countries require the 10 DIGIT Engine number when importing the car. Club founder Kevin explains where the number is located and how to find it within the engine bay. Using a light (recommended) to enhance the numbers and also a small extendable mirror Kevin locates the number which starts… Read More

Recommended by us, this is a free service offered by The Figaro Shop General Manager Christian Brooks explains to Kevin what the service covers and how it can benefit the owner. Discover the True Health of Your Figaro with this Exclusive Service. Take your beloved Figaro to The Figaro Shop… Read More

Here you will find 18 downloadable A4 posters, covering the Figaro’s Accessories, Colours, History, Specifications and more. Once printed, the leaflets are ideal for displaying at car shows. Each includes a barcode that directs the user to the associated webpage on our club website. Huge thanks to member Debbie Hagan… Read More

The A4 schedules can be downloaded and printed To help you keep your Figaro in tip-top condition we have put together a set of downloadable service schedule forms. The forms are available as a PDF which can be saved and printed on A4 paper allowing you to address… Read More

Figaro Owners Club is proud to confirm our ongoing commitment to our Trusted Partners – businesses who commit to supporting the Figaro Community and fully endorse the club’s Aims and Objectives. Sustaining the Nissan Figaro through a reliable and supportive network is essential to keeping these fantastic cars… Read More

This is one of the most frequent distress calls that we receive – especially if the car is in “Park” when the battery goes flat. The problem is that you will need to put the car into neutral before you can move it or manoeuvres it onto a tow truck… Read More

Although the rear windscreen is no longer available, the good news is the front windscreen (PART NO HT6024LB) is! The part is still being manufactured and available through National Windscreens and The Figaro Shop. Click here for Rear Heated Window The… Read More

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Words & Pictures – Kevin Fagan / Christian Brooks, Business Manager at The Figaro Shop Last month we received an email from a member who asked if she could still use her car after it had been sat in her garage undriven for 18 months. Logic told me that the… 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

One part of the interior of the Nissan Figaro that tends to wear and break is the glove box latch. It tends to weaken with age and then the plastic breaks so it goes floppy. This can be frustrating, especially if it flaps open as you drive. The… Read More

A very handy addition to your Figaro and allows you to keep your personal items secure with this lockable glove box latch. Any Figaro Key will lock this too! To buy this item refer to our Parts & Services Directory – Click here Club Members can… Read More

With winter and longer darker nights just around the corner, you may be interested in upgrading the existing bulbs on your Figaro. Club founder Kevin decides to fit the new Phillips H4 GT200 bulbs into Belle and takes you through how to remove the old bulbs and install the… Read More

Owners should be aware that MOT changed made on the 19th March 2021 will affect cars that have had upgraded headlight LEDs in the UK. Updates to the MOT inspection manual published this month state that existing halogen headlamp units on classic cars should not be converted to be used… Read More

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

The slider knobs on the heater can become cracked over time due to heat and age. This ends up meaning they will not stay attached to the lever and fall off! These items have been manufactured using a 3d printer by member Jon Franklin. Purchasing Options Original Colour Amayama.com… Read More

A short video about changing the bulbs (2) in the centre courtesy light. Ideally, to gain access to the bulb, you will need a trimming tool remover. If you have not got one of these, then a flat-bladed small screwdriver, but be very careful not to mark the white plastic… Read More

Did you know that there are two little adjustable window tabs outside each window? By pushing them in the window shut will be tighter and then can help reduce the wind speed! Watch Kevin’s short video to learn more …… Read More

Club founder Kevin explains why the Nissan Figaro requires a more specialist insurance provider and how to ensure you have the correct cover in place. The video also looks at how to apply for an agreed insurance valuation which we highly recommend and take pictures to support the application. Read More

Since Brexit, there have been a number of key changes you need to be aware of so we asked Classicline Insurance to bring us up to date. It has been a while since we last had an insurance overview, so we have asked the team from ClassicLine Insurance, the Figaro… Read More

HOW TO INSURE A NISSAN FIGARO 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 possessions. Additionally, acquiring an agreed valuation certificate is crucial as it guarantees that… Read More

We all know how confusing insurance can be! So, as part of a new series of articles over the coming months, Darren Ansell from ClassicLine, the club’s Trusted Partner, is going to help us all understand a bit more about insurance. This time, we asked Darren some questions to… Read More

When the unexpected happens, choosing the right repairer can make all the difference! Figaro Owners Club is on a mission to help you understand a bit more about insurance! After our first article comparing a specialist policy to a standard one, this month Darren Ansell from ClassicLine,… Read More

Breaking down miles from home in a foreign country is everyone’s worst nightmare, We were elated to hear from club member Alan Sykes about the tremendous service he received from Classicline Insurance and The Figaro Shop after his breakdown in Luxembourg. Alan was stuck in the middle of nowhere, far… Read More

Figaro owners faced with a flat car battery are increasingly turning to portable jump packs as a fast and convenient fix. These are compact, rechargeable, and easy to use, and allow us to restart our Figgys without needing another car or waiting for roadside assistance should we discover we have… Read More

The Nissan Figaro is an appreciating classic car and its cult status has ensured lots of the remaining Nissan Figaro’s are very well cared for. When new back in 1991, the Figaro was supplied with a single generic Nissan branded key and a revered decorative key. These decorative keys… Read More

In this video, Club founder Kevin explains what keys you should have received when you bought your Figaro, how to get another one cut, and what happens if you lose your key or lock yourself out of your car! The video shows where to find the keys 4-digit Nissan Code. Read More

I can guarantee that once a month we receive an email from someone who is panicking because they have lost their key. To make matters worse, they have no idea what the key number is so they cannot get a new one cut! We have covered all the different scenarios,… Read More

This 2 Minute Video shows you how to locate and deal with oil leaks. 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 / 8Next »How to use… 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

If you’ve driven your Figaro in the dark and the lighting on both the Speedometer & Tachometer is poor, the chances are it still contains the original tungsten bulbs. Due to the age of the car, these can become blackened over time. The technical reason why bulbs go black?… Read More

If you take a close look at your rear light surrounds, chances are, the shine may have dulled over time and in some cases pealing of the chrome coating may have occurred due to the poor design of allowing water to sit in the recess. No amount of polishing will… Read More