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We are always on the lookout for news and or stories about the Nissan Figaro! Maybe you’ve restored your car, been on an adventure, or have just brought one.

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Stories of the Ireland Rally - Monday Meanderings - 18th May 2026

Our Irish adventures started on 18th May, when lots of lovely Figaros assembled at the Clanard Court Hotel for what was set to be a fun-filled few days of frolics. Eighty-six participants on the Figaro Owners Club Ireland Rally and 35th Birthday Party together with their lovely Figaros attended… Read More
Published on 15th June 2026

Welcome to Three New Joint Coordinators

Back in May that we shared news of some new Community Chapter Coordinators joining the Team. As you know we are grateful for all the hard work they do reaching out across the Figgy Community! Well, we have news of three more who will be sharing some regions… Read More
Published on 12th June 2026

All about Scenic Car Tours

Figaro Owners Club Trusted Partner, Scenic Car Tours, is the UK’s leading tour operator for the driving enthusiast and has been working closely with Figaro Owners Club for many years. By being a member of Figaro Owners Club we are pleased to announce that you can now access discounts… Read More
Published on 4th June 2026

Stoppp! Extreme Figgy Spotting

Christine and Steve report in from their holiday on the Hook Peninsula in Ireland where they saw a something green and Figgy shaped pass them by… We were staying just outside the village of Duncannon, walking along the road when we were delighted to see a gorgeous green Figgy… Read More
Published on 4th June 2026

All about Madon Figaro Club in Rochford

Established in 2004 by Marc, Madon Figaro Club in Rochford is a friendly, family-run business in the UK with over 20 years of experience dedicated to the iconic Nissan Figaro specialising in second hand and reconditioned parts. Read on to find out more about Marc and Jacob, the proprietors… Read More
Published on 3rd June 2026

Drive Out into the Peak District - 31st May 2026

North West England Chapter Coordinator Jane reports in on the story of a planned trip to the Lake District which ended up being a delightful trip into the Peak District… The planned get together should have taken place in the Lake District, but after contacting the one member who… Read More
Published on 2nd June 2026

Drive Out National Gardens Scheme Monmouth - 17th May 2026

Wales Chapter Coordinator Helen Hunter reports in on how three little Figgys and their horticultural enthusiast owners, met in the historic market town of Monmouth to visit five beautiful gardens participating in the National Open Gardens Scheme which raises funds for many worthwhile charities. Three of the… Read More
Published on 28th May 2026

Celebrating Special Nissan Figaro Events

With the Figaro Owners Club Ireland Rally just a few days away, and a 2026 brimming with events, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of the marvellous special club events that have taken place over the years! The video celebrates moments including: Jersey in 2012 Normandy… Read More
Published on 15th May 2026

Joint Chapter Coordinators strengthening the Community!

We are really grateful for all the hard work our Chapter Coordinators do reaching out across the Figgy Community! While the largest number of members are in the UK, we are actively reaching out in other countries and expect to have news from our Overseas Community Chapters in… Read More
Published on 14th May 2026

Rallye at the River - 3rd May 2026

Scottish Community Chapter Coordinator, Ken Graham reports in on a beautiful river side setting for the fifth annual “Rallye at the River” Having attended a different event at this location a couple of years ago, my memories weren’t great, as it rained continuously from arrival to about 2/3pm!! So, considering… Read More
Published on 12th May 2026

Ireland Rally Radio Interview

In preparation for the Ireland Rally and 35th Birthday Party that will see lots of lovely Figaros visit County Kildare from the 18th to 22nd May 2026, Dolly and Adam took to the airwaves on Kildare’s K FM, letting host John Dunne know what’s in store! This will be the… Read More
Published on 9th May 2026

All about The Little Figaro Car Company

Figaro enthusiasts and owners for many years, after their retirement Colin and Lesley launched a new chapter of their lives, seeking to turn a hobby into a little venture! Read on to find out more about Colin and Lesley, the proprietors of The Little Figaro Car Company and Trusted… Read More
Published on 7th May 2026

Figgys and Chat at Hill Farm Marina - 3rd May 2026

Barry reports in on bluebell walk and lunch at The View, Hill Farm Marina. A good gathering of six figs turned out for a bluebell walk followed by lunch. The weather held out and no rain was seen and even some sun poked through. The blue bells although past their… Read More
Published on 6th May 2026

Rare Figaros - what the Production Database tells us

Figaro Owners have been loving being able to find out more about their car from the Production Database available here on our website. From these stats we can see how rare certain cars are… which car colour had the fewest cold weather model? How many special models were there? When did… Read More
Published on 5th May 2026

May the Figaro Owners Club be with you!

One thing we love is doing everything we can to help and support Figaro owners! That famous line from Star Wars: A New Hope where Princess Leia sends a message to Obi-Wan Kenobi, is also true of the Figaro Owners Club! Help me, Figaro Owners Club! Of course – we… Read More
Published on 4th May 2026

Club Newsletter for May 2026 is here!

It’s been another busy couple months for Figaro Owners Club, with lots going on! We have been particularly busy with all the arrangements for the Ireland Rally in a couple of weeks time. Dolly has put together quite the timetable of activities – we’ll be sharing news back to you… Read More
Published on 3rd May 2026

Nissan Figaro Registry - Production Database Statistics

Figaro Owners have been loving being able to find out more about their car from the Production Database available here on our website. We have been having a good look through the production stats and will update this page as we discover more things to share. In order of… Read More
Published on 2nd May 2026

Figaro Owners Club Brochure - 2026 Edition

The 2026 Edition of the Figaro Owners Club Brochure is out and ready for you to download! We were running low on the tri-fold brochures so we took the opportunity to give the brochure a little refresh for 2026. It’s still faithful to that winning formula… Read More
Published on 30th April 2026

Drive Out Burns Tour and Lunch - 12th April 2026

Scotland Chapter Coordinator Ken Graham reports in on a visit to Ellisland Farm where Scottish poet Robert Burns lived with his one true love! As a Chapter Coordinator it’s always refreshing when a Club member contacts you and says, ‘I’ve had an idea for a Figgy drive out and/or meet up’!… Read More
Published on 28th April 2026

Making it easier to get to know your Figaro Neighbour

To support our Community Chapter Coordinators reach members in their area, we’ve improved the set up behind the scenes in the Member Portal “Member MoJo” adding the region as a drop down list for the over 40 countries worldwide where the club has members! We have gone through each… Read More
Published on 26th April 2026

Ireland Rally Merchandise Revealed (Updated!)

We are getting so very excited for the Ireland Rally and 35th Birthday Party next month! Dolly, Kate and the team have been working so hard behind the scenes to make sure that everything is sorted! There’s so much planned, and we can’t wait to see all the 45… Read More
Published on 25th April 2026

The (Love) Story Behind The Figaro Shop

Figaro Owners Club Trusted Partner, The Figaro Shop, provides us with some insights into how they came about, how they have grown, and their love of the Nissan Figaro … There are businesses built on opportunity, and then there are businesses built on love. The Figaro Shop, known to… Read More
Published on 24th April 2026

Figaro Owners Club and Trusted Partners

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
Published on 23rd April 2026

Drive Out Pett Level to The Pilot Dungeness - 19th April 2026

Figaro Owners were in for a treat in glorious weather with a trip from Pett Level to Dungeness! South East England Chapter Coordinator Carla reports in on the weekend’s Drive Out… The weather was kind to us today for our trip from Pett Level Beach. We went in convoy to… Read More
Published on 21st April 2026

Feedback Survey 2026 - The Results

Throughout March we invited Members and Non Members to provide their feedback on the club through a feedback survey. We are currently working on the specific queries that were raised in the free type box at the end of the survey, but wanted to provide the findings from the specific… Read More
Published on 19th April 2026

Khurram Saqib - Why I love my Figaro

Khurram tells us all about his Figaro Love Story The first time I saw a Nissan Figaro was in 2007 – and I instantly fell in love. That beautiful, timeless car captured my heart. For years I searched for one, even though old cars were hard to import to Pakistan. Read More
Published on 18th April 2026

Electric Figaro Projects

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
Published on 17th April 2026

Drive Out and Grease Movie Experience - 11th April 2026

Members of the Figaro Owners Club came together for a truly feel‑good event with the recent Drive Out and Grease Movie Experience, held at the Osprey Hotel in Naas, County Kildare. Organised by Irish Chapter Coordinator Dolly Webb, Dolly reports in on what looks to have been a lot of… Read More
Published on 16th April 2026

Florrie the Figaro - First Flirtation with Photoshoots

Once upon a time there was a little Lapis Grey Figaro. She loved all her bright, colourful sisters and brothers who could often be seen showing off at weddings and other events. Florrie was very happy that they were living their best life, however, she sometimes felt that she was… Read More
Published on 11th April 2026

A New Chapter and New Coordinators

We are ever so grateful for all the help and support our Chapter Coordinators provide voluntarily in the Community, and we are pleased to announce that not only do we have two new coordinators who will be helping existing chapters, but we also have a brand new… Read More
Published on 6th April 2026

Fun in the Figgy Community!

One of the most attractive things about the Figgy Community is that, as well as being as mad as a box of frogs, Figaro owners and fans are such great fun! Over the years we have enjoyed posting some fun, but fictitious, articles to celebrate April Fools Day! 2022 saw… Read More
Published on 2nd April 2026

Change Your Exhaust Smoke to Pink Shaped Hearts

In a thrilling development, cigar smoking Scottish club member Winnie Kirk-Brae, has revealed to the club that she has created an amazing new additive for the Figaro that does so much more than just help with the car’s performance! After a career in politics, Winnie became a rocket scientist,… Read More
Published on 1st April 2026

Club Members Growing Passion for Custom Colours

One of the joys of being part of the Figaro Owners Club is admiring the cheerful mix of colours that make our cars so distinctive. This month, we took a closer look at the colour breakdown of our members’ Figaros and the results paint a vibrant picture of our wonderfully… Read More
Published on 31st March 2026

Who is your Figaro Hero?

Figaro Owners Club has a Vehicle Services Directory which provides owners with a way to look up which businesses may be able to help them in their area. If you have owned your Figaro for some time, or have experience of the kind business that help keeps Figaros and… Read More
Published on 8th March 2026

Celebrating 17 Years of the Figaro Owners Club!

On 1st March 2026 we celebrated the club’s 17th birthday and we wanted to take a moment to thank you all for making the club such a wonderful place in the Figgy Community!  Coinciding with the club’s 17th birthday, we had two exciting announcements published in the club newsletter, which… Read More
Published on 1st March 2026

Membership Feedback Survey 2026

In keeping with the Figaro Owners Club Constitution and its Aims and Objectives, we are focused on how the club can best work to the benefit of all members. Grounded in kindness and respect, and supporting the community, we want to ensure that we can continue in the… Read More
Published on 1st March 2026

What was your Figaro like when it left the Factory?

Figaro Owners Club has been working behind the scenes to find the best way to provide Figaro owners with access to a download of production data that was sourced from Nissan FAST (Nissan’s parts program). Providing online access to this, and other content including the archive and history,… Read More
Published on 1st March 2026