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Figaro Owners Club 2027 Rally will be in Belgium!

This memory making event, hosted by Scenic Car Tours, is a 4 day tour for 60 Figaros from 26th to 29th September 2027, based from a riverside hotel, and features a tour and parade lap of the Spa Francorchamps Circuit, a visit to the 1940 Bruly de Pesche site and… Read More
Published on 6th September 2026

Visit Figaro Owners Club at the UK's Biggest Indoor Classic Motor Show!

We’re excited to announce that the Figaro Owners Club will once again be exhibiting at the Classic Motor Show at Birmingham’s NEC from 13 to 15 November 2026! Widely regarded as the UK’s biggest indoor classic car show, the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show brings together more than 3,000 classic… Read More
Published on 5th September 2026

Join us at Ace Cafe for another Spooktacular Figgys and Chat!

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of the Nissan Figaro for a Figgys and Chat at the legendary Ace Cafe London on 24th October 2026. Don’t miss one of the most spooktacular events in the Figaro Owners Club calendar! Expect a fantastic afternoon of colourful Figaros, Halloween costumes,… Read More
Published on 5th September 2026

Ken Charity Fundraises at CarFest 2026

While the club didn’t make it to CarFest this year, Ken attended over the Bank Holiday weekend with Sporting Bears who offer ‘Dream Rides’ to raise money for charity… I’d done 8 CarFest North events showing our Figs with the Figaro Owners Club, but this was my first visit South,… Read More
Published on 4th September 2026

Mathewsons Live 2026 - 23rd August 2026

Our North East England Community Chapter Coordinator, Mia, organised a super event for some lovely Figaros at the Great Yorkshire Showground on 23rd August 2026. Read on to find out more about a chance encounter, balloons and cake! “There are few things in life more delightful than a flock of… Read More
Published on 1st September 2026

Consultation on Emissions Regulation - GB

We have now reviewed the consultation that is currently live on the UK government website about regulation of emissions, with a deadline for responses by 6th September 2026. Here’s the link to the consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/in-use-emissions-of-road-vehicles-regulating-environmental-impacts/regulating-environmental-impact-of-in-use-emissions-of-road-vehicles Whether this consultation directly impacts the Nissan Figaro is unclear as the consultation references… Read More
Published on 30th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Gala Dinner

After a memory making weekend of quizzing, beeps and waves, record breaking (we hope!) picnics, an exhibition, showcases, and a charity fund raising raffle, all that was left to do was to enjoy a 90s themed gala dinner and a bit of a boogie! We took a few moments to… Read More
Published on 29th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - thanking Kevin and Sue

As club members, and as the committee who are now the custodians of the Figaro Owners Club, we wanted to take a moment at the Big Birthday Bash, to recognise club founders Kevin and Sue. They have done so much to benefit the Figaro Community, building up the membership organisation… Read More
Published on 27th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Showcases

Alongside various announcements that the club had to share about upcoming events and things we have been doing, we were delighted to welcome two partners to the event. Steve Newbold of Figaro Upholstery was on hand to showcase the fantastic interior he has designed for his beautiful Devon Cream Figaro… Read More
Published on 25th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Exhibition

In celebration of the Nissan Figaro’s 35th Birthday, Figaro Owners Club promised to present a history of the car as never seen before… With huge thanks to Kevin for building up the archive of the car and it’s history and Claire for building upon and expanding the archive, Lukas created… Read More
Published on 23rd August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Picnic

When we were planning the Big Birthday Bash, creating memorable moments was what we were focused on… and when it came to the catering on the day, we wanted to find something that was perfectly Figgy, able to be distributed to 250 people… and to create that memory making moment!… Read More
Published on 21st August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Drive Out

Figaro Owners Club celebration of the Nissan Figaro’s 35th Birthday featured not one, but two drive outs looping around so that members could enjoy beeping and waving as they crossed each other! Enjoy this video compilation of Figaros meeting Figaros… Read More
Published on 19th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Figgy Photo

For the Big Birthday Bash we wanted to make the event as memorable as possible by creating some magical moments that members could enjoy! One of those took place just before the Drive Out where a photo to remember the day by would be taken by our photographers! As we… Read More
Published on 17th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the 35

Figaro Owners Club celebration of the Nissan Figaro’s 35th Birthday at Walton Hall Hotel and Spa, featured 35 Figaros specially selected for their own dedicated Figgy Parking at the event! As a celebration of all things Figaro, and on the car’s 35th birthday we wanted to take the opportunity to… Read More
Published on 15th August 2026

Stories of the Big Birthday Bash - the Quiz

In celebration of the Nissan Figaro’s 35th Birthday, Figaro Owners Club members had a few optional extras to enjoy… there were additional drive outs available for people to do in their own time, discounted entry to the British Motor Museum, and on the Friday night, a Quiz! Hosted by Mark… Read More
Published on 14th August 2026

Big Birthday Bash - 2,053 Thank Yous

On the weekend of 7th to 9th August 2026, we were delighted to welcome 125 members and around 250 attendees back to Walton Hall for the Big Birthday Bash, and my goodness what fun we had!! We will be releasing various articles over the coming weeks about the event, including… Read More
Published on 13th August 2026

Members enjoy a lovely day at Mundesley Car Show

Mandy has shared some photos from a car show she attended what she has described as a lovely day with lots of people asking about the cars. The show was Mundesley Car Show on Sunday 26th July at Gold Park. Vintage, classic and retro cars and motorbikes came to the… Read More
Published on 12th August 2026

Figgys and Chat at Farmhouse Fincham - 12th July 2026

Five Figgys enjoyed the baking sun and a spot of lunch in Fincham Visiting somewhere in the locality that members may not know is there, is one of the joys of owning a Figaro… not only can you make new Figgy friends but you can line the cars up and… Read More
Published on 10th August 2026

Cotswold Tour and Prescott Hill Climb - 9th and 10th May 2026

The South West Community Chapter’s first event of 2026 was a Weekender! Starting with the Classic Cotswold Tour on Saturday 9th May and concluding with the Prescott Hill Climb on Sunday 10th. Kitty and Andrew report in! Now in Winchcombe Rotary’s 6th year of organising these events, they are a… Read More
Published on 8th August 2026

Truro Classic - 2nd August 2026

Lynette reports in on the South West Community Chapter’s attendance to Truro Classic Car Show “On Sunday 02 August 2026 a small group of Figaros gathered early in the morning to attend the Truro Classic Car Show. We were lucky to have 5 Figaros in total, which made for a… Read More
Published on 6th August 2026

Stories of the Ireland Rally - The Next Generation

One of the things that we are very keen to do as a club is keep an eye on the future and who might be the future custodians of our wonderful cars, keeping them going as far into the future as possible. Where better to start than talking to two… Read More
Published on 4th August 2026

Stories of the Ireland Rally - Flying the Figaro Flag

One of the standout moments on the Ireland Rally back in May was the gathering of our lovely cars at Kilkenny Castle. One of the most eye-catching cars was that belonging to Janet and Steve because of their fantastic array of flags. We couldn’t help digging in a bit… Read More
Published on 2nd August 2026

Spreading the word about the Nissan Figaro on Social Media

Our Aims and Objectives at Figaro Owners Club, are to support existing owners and fans of the lovely Nissan Figaro, and to get the word out to prospective owners and fans too! One of the ways we do this is through social media, and it’s amazing how far the… Read More
Published on 1st August 2026

Historic Vehicle Gathering Powderham - 11th July 2026

A group of South West Community Figaro Owners enjoyed wall to wall sunshine at the 51st Historic Vehicle Gathering at Powderham Castle on 11 & 12 July 2026. Our Joint South West Community Co-ordinator, Lynette, tells us all about this recent event. “The Powderham Show is considered one of the… Read More
Published on 30th July 2026

German Community Chapter 5th Meeting - 10th to 12th July 2026

July 2026 saw the 5th meeting of the German Community Chapter, as arranged by Community Chapter Coordinator, Jörg Middendorf. Encompassing Holzminden, the Weserbergland and a visit to Europe’s largest classic car museum, Jörg tells us all about the weekend. “The German Community Chapter’s 5th Figaro Meeting took place this… Read More
Published on 28th July 2026

Figaro Owners Club Shop!

We have been having a good look around to try to find an online shop that is available internationally and that also enables us to set costs as low as possible in keeping with being a not-for-profit organisation. After a fair bit of research we concluded that Red Bubble… Read More
Published on 23rd July 2026

Stories of the Ireland Rally: Home and Away

During the Ireland Rally, we had some very special visitors from abroad. Club members Julie and Colin Mahoney met up with us on Tuesday 19th May at our trip to Glendalough. Previously resident in the UK, they now live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, having also lived in Singapore for three… Read More
Published on 17th July 2026

Drive Out Cheshire Run and Lunch - 11th July 2026

North West Community Coordinator, Jane Harrop, tells us all about seven Figaros, four castles and a lovely lunch! This meet and run out in the Cheshire countryside most certainly ticked all the boxes. Out of the seven Figs attending, we had one in each of the classic colours, plus a… Read More
Published on 15th July 2026

Moffat Car Show - 28th June 2026

As Moffat is always a great weekend we were delighted to be returning for their annual Rally and Show held every year on the last weekend in June. Joint Community Coordinator for Scotland, Ken, reports in on a run and car show in the Scottish Borders… We had eight cars… Read More
Published on 10th July 2026

Club Newsletter for July 2026 is here!

Wow, do we have a busy newsletter for you! Members, the July 2026 Newsletter Issue 147 is in your in box or follow this follow this link! We had a great time on the Ireland Rally in May. It was such a special occasion, with lots of great craic. Talking… Read More
Published on 8th July 2026

Feedback Survey 2026 - The Feedback

Earlier in the year we released a feedback survey so we could hear from members about what they thought about the club. We shared the results of the 2026 Feedback Survey a few weeks ago, and can now share some the queries raised and the club’s responses. With topics… Read More
Published on 3rd July 2026

Figgys and Chat Beas Coffee Barn Kings Langley - 28th June 2026

Antony Olins, Joint Community Coordinator for South East England, reports in on his first event. I chose Bea’s as a venue as it is car friendly, hosting many different car clubs during the month. Callum made us very welcome, opening up the field for us to park in together and… Read More
Published on 29th June 2026

Millport Classic - 20th June 2026

Joint Scotland Community Coordinator reports in on a car show on an island in the Firth of Clyde … and a member’s split allegiances!! Now celebrating its tenth year, the Millport Classic Car Show has grown from around a dozen cars to hundreds attending this year. In the early years Jimmy,… Read More
Published on 25th June 2026

Stories of the Ireland Rally: Farewell Friday - 22nd May 2026

Find out what happened on the last day of the Ireland Rally as people prepared to head home and to other destinations – and in particular, who had the most dramatic exit?? Despite the late night the night before, most members made it down to breakfast at some point. Read More
Published on 24th June 2026

Tayside Classic – 14th June 2026

Having missed the 2025 event due to a clash of dates it was wonderful to return to Errol Airfield for the always well organised and well attended Tayside Classic Car Show. Joint Chapter Coordinator for Scotland, Ken, gets pumped about the show… or at least tries to… read on to… Read More
Published on 23rd June 2026

Washer Pump - changing on a Nissan Figaro video

What does it take to change the windscreen washer pump on a Nissan Figaro? A degree in mechanical engineering or a screwdriver, a pair of needlenose pliers, and a packet of Haribo? Our novice mechanic, Kate, set out to find out… When the… Read More
Published on 21st June 2026