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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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Trim - Hockey Stick info and fitting for a Nissan Figaro video

Called a ‘hockey stick’ (and you can see why by the shape) these plastic chrome trims are located on either side of the car in front of the front wheel and behind the rear wheel. Garage FK10 use the same process as the originals (which are now unavailable). Read More

Published on 19th April 2023

Cleaning - Sticky Interior Trim Panels

One of the most common issues found on the Figaro is the dreaded ‘sticky’ interior trim syndrome! When the car was manufactured back in 1991 Nissan finished the internal space in ivory and clad the cockpit using plastic trim panels, many of which use blind clips to hold them in… Read More

Published on 19th April 2023

Bonnet Height Adjustment - how to adjust the bonnet or hood height on a Nissan Figaro

The club founder Kevin shows you how easy it is to move your Bonnet/Hood up or down and align it with the car’s bodywork. Nissan provided two bonnet height adjuster rubbers which are located inside the corners of the bonnet/hood. Few owners know that these can be turned to allow… Read More

Published on 17th April 2023

Security - How to review and upgrade your alarm

You can buy 4 stickers for just £3.30! At least it might deter someone from stealing the car. Compared with the cars of today, the Nissan Figaro is an extremely easy car to break into and steal. It doesn’t take too much imagination to consider that not everything… Read More

Published on 14th April 2023

Windscreen Sun Heatshield - Advanced Heat Protection for your Figaro

Manufactured by Heatshield this range of sunshades has been CNC designed to fit the Figaros front, side and rear windows. The pictures are courtesy of US Member Bill Shimmel who reported back after ordering that it was a perfect fit. This is also an ideal solution for… Read More

Published on 12th April 2023

Dolly Webb - My Restore Hero

Words and Pictures: Dolly Webb So, it all started in 2009 when my husband gave me the most wonderful gift for my 40th birthday. I never thought I would get close to seeing one let alone owning my very own Figaro. I called her Lucy, it was like seeing my… Read More

Published on 12th April 2023

Wipers - How to replace the wiper blades

The wiper size on the Nissan Figaro is 450mm (18″) for both the driver and passenger. You will need two identical blades and some sets are different sizes. Below is a link from Halfords’ but we recommend shopping around. Bosch SP18/18S Wiper Blades – Front Pair –… Read More

Published on 1st April 2023

The Royal Figaro

The release of documents under the Public Records Act 1967 has revealed that Nissan applied to Her Majesty the Queen for a Royal Warrant which would have seen the car launched as The Royal Figaro. Certain documents are only released after a period of time, due to their being particularly… Read More

Published on 1st April 2023

Drive Your Figaro Day - 26th March 2023

98 Nissan Figaros turned out in somewhat dodgy weather (in Europe anyway) to participate in our first-ever ‘Drive Your Figaro Day’. Owners shared pictures of their cars from all over the world. Thank you so much for all your support! Take part next year! To hedge our bets on… Read More

Struts - Top boot gas strut replacement info and video

The Nissan Figaro has an upper boot lid which includes two gas struts that help lift the boot and keep it supported when it’s open. Over the years the originals tend to fail, which can be dangerous as the boot can slam shut. As a club, we suspect that 99%… Read More

Published on 14th March 2023

Colin and Lesley found The Little Figaro Car Company

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

Published on 12th March 2023

Boot Light - DIY Guide

The top boot light was one of the 55 accessories sold when the car was manufactured back in 1991. The light fits inside the top lid and switches on when the boot is opened. If you are interested in upgrading your Figaro and adding this then read… Read More

Published on 11th March 2023

Buying - Nissan Figaro Buyers Guide video

Presented by Kevin Fagan, founder of the Figaro Owners Club and author of the Nissan Figaro Buyers Guide, this one-hour video filmed in 2023 covers the inspection of 28 critical areas and test driving of the car. Buy the full PDF download of the latest 2026 edition of the… Read More

Published on 7th March 2023

March & April Newsletter 2023

A very warm welcome to our (a few days delayed) March & April Newsletter. The days are getting longer, the temperature is creeping up and it’s starting to feel like Figaro weather!! This is me, a couple of weeks ago after my surgery! Now I’m fully aware that the amazing… Read More

Published on 6th March 2023

Stealth 007 - A one-off car created by The Figaro Shop

Words and Pictures – The Figaro Shop Now, this one’s a bit special!  At The Figaro Shop, we love to make dreams come true by building bespoke Figaros to your specific brief, so we were really excited when Kim came to us wanting a de-chromed black ‘stealth’ Figaro.  After many… Read More

Published on 3rd March 2023

Nissan Figaro Up for Auction Raises £13,000 for The Compassionate Friends Charity

Lizzie Mawer with her Figaro, outside the Figaro Shop March 1st – 2023 – Oxfordshire, UK Nissan Figaro Up for Auction Raises £13,000 for The Compassionate Friends The Figaro Shop based in Didcot, South Oxfordshire, ran a silent auction on behalf of one of their customers to take… Read More

Published on 3rd March 2023

Rust - Re-routing Nissan Figaro roof drainage hoses to prevent lower sill rusting

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

Published on 25th February 2023

Fuel - Contamination

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

Published on 11th February 2023

Brakes - How to change your front brake pads

Words & Pictures: Tobyn Brooks With spring in the air, now is the time to start preparing your Figaro for the season. You will see elsewhere on this site that we have covered the rear brakes but also wanted to talk about the fronts. Although in some ways they… Read More

Published on 11th February 2023

Nissan Figaro - Cold Weather Model

The Nissan Figaro was sold all over Japan and being a country of vast temperature differences between North and South, approximately 1000 of the manufactured units were classed as “cold weather” versions. In Japan, a “cold region” is identified as an area in which the temperature can fall below -20… Read More

Published on 1st February 2023

Radio - Knob Replacements

The two knobs on the Clarion unit can become cracked over time due to age. This ends up meaning they will not stay attached to the spindle and fall off! These items have been manufactured to look the same as the original but with a lighter colour using a 3d… Read More

Published on 27th January 2023

Three Kings (Day) Parade in Spain - 5th January 2023

Words, Pictures and Video by Spanish Member: Luis Crespo The “Three Kings (Day) Parade” is celebrated on the evening of January 5th in all big and small cities – even in suburbs – in Spain. All children are very excited about greeting the ‘Three Wise Men’ and expecting… Read More

Published on 6th January 2023

January & February 2023 Newsletter

We hope you had a great Christmas and let us be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! We are delighted to publish our latest bumper bi-monthly newsletter! Nissan Fail To Support Club In Euro-4 Re-classification. We sent out an email just before Christmas about the ongoing issue… Read More

Published on 1st January 2023

Silent Auction - Helping a good cause and bag your dream Figaro

Lizzie Mawer with her Figaro, outside the Figaro Shop We were hugely saddened to hear of the passing of one of our members, Lizzie Mawer. Lizzie loved her Figaro. Like many owners, it brought a smile to her face, and she enjoyed being a member of our club. Her father,… Read More

Published on 29th December 2022

2022 - Interview with Yoshiro Kobata Pike Series Designer

Figaro Smiles (Facebook) founder Adam Woods got in touch with us about this very special and revealing interview with Yoshiro Kobata, who was involved in the Design Team of Pike Cars Be-1, Pao and Figaro. Adam followed him on Instagram, and when he followed… Read More

Published on 25th December 2022

1991 - Sales Brochure

The brochure below was published in 1991 and was available in the showrooms of Nissan. The publication has been written around the film The Figaro Story (1991 Film). This 98min omnibus film was screened in 1991 and captures the Nissan Figaro in Paris, Tokyo and New York. The film follows… Read More

Published on 23rd December 2022

Roof Visor Wind Rain Deflector - information and fitting video for a Nissan Figaro

The Polished Stainless Roof Visor (Wind/Rain Deflector) was one of 55 accessories and is attached to the door chrome trim via 3 sets of saddles. They work very well enabling the owner to have the window open but stopping the rain from entering the cabin. Unfortunately not available from Nissan. Read More

Published on 20th December 2022

Lower Boot Dent - repair video for a Nissan Figaro

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

Published on 16th December 2022

Pin Badges from Pinfignia - Fleur De Lys

Member Helen has created 9 Enamel fleur–de–lys Figaro Badges in 8 colours plus no fill colour. Measures 20mm high x 12mm wide. PRICE £7 each (Free standard delivery to the UK) HOW TO BUY Visit the Etsy site which provides FREE UK SHIPPING Click here… Read More

Published on 13th December 2022

Nissan say they cannot help Figaro gain Euro 4 emissions compliance

As a club, since the introduction of clean air zones in the UK we have released a number of updates regarding the effect that this will have on driving and owning the Figaro. Published on 1st December 2022 ULEZ, LEZ & CAZ – Information on how clean air initiatives… Read More

Published on 12th December 2022

Door Striker Plate - fitting on a Nissan Figaro video

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

Published on 9th December 2022

Pin Badge and Window Sticker from Figaro Smiles - Nissan Figaro

Pins Badge & Window Sticker – Figaro Smiles For the fans and owners of the Nissan Figaro, the Figaro Smiles Facebook Group is the most active group on Facebook with lots of fun posts celebrating the love of all things Figaro!   Members loved it so much that… Read More

Published on 9th December 2022

ULEZ, LEZ & CAZ - Information on how clean air initiatives affect the Nissan Figaro

In the UK (and around the world) there is an initiative from the governments and local councils to improve air quality. There are now a number of schemes operating throughout the UK and the idea of this page is to summarise the current schemes in place and provide links and… Read More

Published on 1st December 2022

Driving in Winter - preparations for winter driving in a Nissan Figaro video

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

Published on 27th November 2022

ULEZ expansion announced from August 2023

Today 25th November 2022 the following was announced… ULEZ to be expanded London-wide In an expansion of the scheme supported by every London Mayor since the year 2000, from 29 August 2023, drivers of the most polluting cars (Figaro) will have to pay £12.50 a day to enter the Greater… Read More

Published on 25th November 2022

Air Conditioning LED Light - upgrade for a Nissan Figaro

The existing A/C lamp is very dull and hard to see. You can upgrade it to be much brighter which is better as you can see if you have left the A/C on! There are two options for upgrades… OPTION 1 – PCB Modification £20 Club member Andy Knowles can… Read More

Published on 23rd November 2022

Nissan Figaro Wall Calendar 2023

SOLD OUT! Sorry, the calendar is now sold out. We are so proud to have shipped over 200 around the world 🙂 Submit a picture for our 2024 Calendar Click here We are delighted to announce the publication of our club’s 13th Nissan Figaro Wall… Read More

Published on 16th November 2022

Rust - painting the Nissan Figaro exterior

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

Published on 5th November 2022

Essex Figaro Drive Out - 30th October 2022

Words, Pictures and Video – Adam Woods This year we managed to put together five-day trips across the Eastern Region! Spookily our Halloween event would again take place in Essex! Well, it wasn’t really that spooky as we had intended to do something else in Essex in September, with October… Read More

Published on 4th November 2022

MOT - Checks to help pass your cars MOT test

If it’s time for your Figaro’s MOT test, you might be worried about whether it’s going to pass or fail. Thankfully, there are quick checks that you can do to give your vehicle the best chance of passing. Many vehicles fail their MOT because of small silly issues like faulty… Read More

Published on 3rd November 2022