Being over 30 years old the original console can become worn where legs touch it or through use. Yesterday I decided to try a spray the item using The Figaro Shop Interior Ivory Aerosol 400ml. I was concerned that being flexible the paint may not adhere correctly but it worked… 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

Words and Pictures Tobyn Brooks – The Figaro Shop Painting a Figaro is a much more enjoyable process in terms of aesthetics. One that can make a slightly tired-looking car into a vibrant, gleaming one again………or even a unique extension of your personality!… Read More

From 2030, Jersey plans to start a phase-out the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles. We are concerned as to what this could mean for both current and prospective Figaro owners. Figaro Owners Club is looking at a consultation on the proposed legislation from the… Read More

The Club has been doing everything it can to support members and the broader classic car owning community in the Channel Islands, and can now provide an update on recent activity in this matter including the letter issued to the Jersey Government and the meeting that member Caroline Parry attended… Read More

As mentioned a couple of weeks back, there is a consultation in Jersey to phase out the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030. In keeping with the Club’s aims and objectives as outlined in the club’s constitution, we have been in contact… Read More

Figaro Owners Club is delighted to announce that the used car ban from 2030 has been dropped from the Jersey Government’s plans! The club worked closely with members and the broader classic car community over in the Channel Islands after the Jersey Government announced a proposal to ban petrol and… Read More

The iconic look of the Nissan Figaro is one that it easily recognisable from its sweeping curves, chrome-plated bumpers and simple ivory wheels with chrome centre caps. The ivory-painted “polo” wheel trims can suffer damage over time due to their proximity to the road, salt and grime attack, brake dust… Read More

The iconic look of the Nissan Figaro is one that is easily recognisable from its sweeping curves, chrome-plated bumpers and ivory ‘polo’ wheel trim and chrome centre caps. However, removing the polo’s without scratching or cracking the plastic can be tricky. Here we show you a good way of prising… Read More

Those of you familiar with Figaro’s original car stereos will be delighted to learn that Clarion has developed a sophisticated CD/Radio for the Figgy that addresses some of the originality failing features. Many of our recent refurbishments have included a new Clarion CD/Radio system that combines CDs and MP3s with… Read More

With the Clarion unit now over 30 years old, the electronics and wiring can become problematic. Often the unit may stop working completely but before you think it’s faulty, this could be down to the connections at the back of the unit. How to check the connections? Remove the… Read More

If you closely at your rearview mirror you may see unsightly dark spots or black edges. This is the effect of excess moisture entering the layer between the silver and the backing. This causes the bond to break and the silvering to chip off behind the glass and… Read More

Over time, the heated rear screen can begin to de-laminate and more commonly, the heated elements begin to fail reducing its ability to clear condensation from the rear screen. The glass is no longer available. Click here for the Front Windscreen The Figaro Shop have re-manufactured this item to… Read More

The Rear Window Frame is known to suffer from rust-causing the vinyl to lift and bubble rust badly and many become unrepairable. The Figaro Shop have re-manufactured the part in Fiberglass providing exceptional protection. The item is a direct replacement and comes fully trimmed requiring no modification to fit. This… Read More

This short video may help you if your Figaro has become a victim of the small dent, usually caused by the dreaded – ‘someone has opened their car door and dented my door whilst I parked my Figaro in a car park syndrome!’ In this video, the club founder Kevin… Read More

As the car ages, plastic parts used internally will inevitably become more brittle and crack. The driver’s side window switch surround is a good example of this. This video covers, how to remove, glue, sand and repaint the surround. The job will take some time but if the car is… Read More

If you pull your roof back, you will see two plastic protection strips located within the gutter area. These are often discoloured due to age. The strip provides protection when the white roof handle sits on the roof. A simple way of tidying up the look is rather than try… Read More

Owners will find they have a damp carpet, and wet carpets in the rear of the car or even in the front. Mildew throughout the car is another problem. We think that most of the problems come from the roof and rear top boot (which is a wet boot). If… 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

One of the most frequent requests we get from owners is how to fit a new roof? Over the years the roof can shrink (especially if your car has no garage and lives outside for most of the time due to UV) and can become brittle and tear (again due… Read More

The Nissan Figaro’s iconic folding roof is covered in a hard-wearing, foldable and weather-resistant ivory-coloured vinyl trimming. This trimming is bonded to the structural front and rear roof bows that form the structure of the roof mechanism. To become weather resistant with the folding roof closed, a very complex roof… Read More

Words and Pictures by Tobyn Brooks The Figaro Shop Two ways to repair a sill on a Figaro: rust repair can be done on the sills of a Figaro with a relatively cheap ‘quick fix’ by welding over the top, but at The Figaro Shop… Read More

Club founder Kevin takes you through how he painted the engine bay and inside the lower boot. The quality of paintwork within both these areas is nowhere near as high quality as the bodywork. If you like showing off your engine bay or just want to to look nice, this… Read More

Words and Pictures: Garage FK10 Reproduced Nissan Figaro O/S/R (driver side) quarter panel. The panels are a replica of the original now now-discontinued quarter panel. They are British and each one is hand-finished to produce a panel that fits just like the original. It comes complete with the inner door… Read More

Rust is the biggest killer of Figaros, and once it’s taken hold, the cost of repairs can be thousands of pounds. The Nissan Figaro was built in 1991, but like many cars, it has suffered from rust corrosion in certain areas of the bodywork. This could be due to a… Read More

Words and Pictures: Ken Graham (and Fergus), Scotland Chapter Coordinator My intention was to title this article ‘What lies beneath?’ Until our friends at The Figaro Shop published their own ‘Rust Focussed’ online blog (definitely worth checking out) using the same title!! (Cheers, Toby!!) Read now Staying… Read More

There are two areas of the Figaro that suffer badly from excessive rust. One is the rear wings which due to the location and way the chassis is spot welded in this area, water can be contained and over time and rust from the inside out causing paint bubbles. The… Read More

The Figaro suffers badly from rust around the rear arches. This is due to the spot welding of the sub-frame to the shell of the car. Water from the road is forced up into this area and has no way of escaping. Over time the water turns the metal to… Read More

Words and Pictures by The Figaro Shop The Nissan Figaro was originally equipped with thin, low-grade leather coverings to the front seats which over time fade, crack and tear letting down the interior of your Figaro. Some of this damage is caused by the failing seat base support springs that… Read More

Club Member and Figaro Owner Steve Newbold runs Figaro Upholstery & Interior Services from his workshop based in the pretty village of Old Warden in Bedford UK. The car was manufactured back in 1991 the one thing about Figaro seats is that they were extremely well made and put together… Read More

As your Figaro was manufactured in 1991 the chances are your seats may not be offering the support you need? We had the same issue and having now investigated the problem it’s easy to see why. It’s simply the lack of foam used between your bottom and the supporting steel… Read More

Words and Pictures by Kevin Fagan The seats in the Figaro were finished in sumptuous cream leather; however, unless they were regularly maintained, many have suffered from cracking. WHY DOES THE LEATHER ON MY FIGARO SEATS CRACK There are several causes of your leather items cracking in unsightly ways. Understanding… Read More

Front Seat Removal These are pretty simple, just remove the 4 x 12mm bolts and the seat will be free to take out. Just make sure when you re-insert the bolts that you do not cross-thread them by forcing the bolt to rotate when it doesn’t feel right. This… Read More

Words and pictures by John Catling Are you fed up with your nasty discoloured Figaro seats? Do you want them to look shiny and impressive again? I can clean, strip and repair all light damage/cracks etc to your seats. Then re-colour in Figaro Ivory Grey and seal in gloss or… Read More

The club works with Seat Surgeons who can fit replacement leather seats either sent by post so you fit yourself, or they can fit for you. Tekko – This is a man-made microfibre material. It has a very natural feel close to genuine leather. Very durable and hard-wearing. Read More

Without question, the leather seats in your Figaro are one of the most luxurious elements of your car. However, at the age of 30, they may be looking a bit tired and in need of some much-needed TLC. Regular ‘feeding’ the leather with conditioner can improve the look in the… Read More

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

Selling your beloved Figaro is not just a transaction; it’s a heartfelt journey that connects you with fellow enthusiasts who hopefully share your passion for this charming car. As members of the Figaro Owners Club, we understand the unique allure of the Figaro and the importance of finding the right… Read More

Here you can see how long servicing tasks take, allowing you to budget and shop around with more understanding of costs! Read More

Words and Pictures – Patrick Light There are so many ways to improve a Figaro. Here member Patrick Light decided to spend £100 on improving the sound deadening with spectacular results. I have been thinking about doing this for quite some time and have looked into many different manufacturers and… Read More