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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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Luggage - How much can you fit into a Nissan Figaro Video?

There’s no getting away from the fact the Figaro is a small car but if you’ve ever wondered just how much luggage the car can take then enjoy this light-hearted video from Veronica Young. Veronica or ‘Vron’ to our members was well-known for her ability to pack what seemed to… Read More

Published on 26th June 2023

Badge - Bonnet Badge Replacement

If the bonnet has been painted then you will have no reference. The position for the new badge is in the centre and 22mm up from the bonnet lid Is your bonnet badge looking tired or worst missing? Here we show you how to replace and fit… Read More

Published on 26th June 2023

Speedo - How to insert the Instrument Converter Card from KMS to MPH

The Nissan Figaro was designed for the Japanese Domestic Market and as such, all the speedometers manufactured for the vehicle displayed KMS only. As the vehicle has a cult following and more and more are exported from Japan around the world, the need for an MPH speedometer becomes a necessity. Read More

Published on 25th June 2023

Painting - Fuel Cap how to restore the inside of the fuel cap on a Nissan Figaro video

Two rubber stoppers are used to support the lid when shut Anyone following me on our YouTube Channel will be familiar with my past efforts to paint the areas of the engine bay and inside and around the rear boot gutter. I am the sort of person with… Read More

Published on 23rd June 2023

Cleaning - Carpets how to wash carpets from a Nissan Figaro video

With the car reaching the ripe old age of 32, chances are although the carpets have enjoyed hovering over the years the carpet has never been washed. Anyone who ever washed their home carpets and seen and results (normally the dirt ending up in a clear container on the machine)… Read More

Published on 21st June 2023

Kilbroney Vintage Show - 17th June 2023

Members attended Newry Lions Club Kilbroney Vintage Show on Saturday 17th June 2023 which has become one of Europe’s largest gatherings of classic vehicles from cars, tractors, motorcycles, steam and much more. Out of 1000 cars a little over a hundred got picked for their site by a photographer and… Read More

Published on 21st June 2023

Jennie & Stuart Jones - 39-day round trip in a Figaro from the Midlands to the Spanish and the French Pyrenees

Words and Pictures – Jennie Jones Ever thought of going on a long road trip with your Figaro but have put it off, worried that it might not be up to the challenge? That was us! But having just come back from a 39-day round trip from the Midlands UK… Read More

Published on 19th June 2023

Triumph Factory Visitor Experience & Coombe Country Park - 11th June 2023

Words and pictures: Kevin Fagan This event was a result of a lady named Karen Knight from Triumph contacting us out of the blue and asking if we’d be interested in visiting their factory based in Hinckley, Coventry. Being a keen biker I was excited but not sure just how… Read More

Published on 13th June 2023

Luxembourg Figaro Rally - 21st to 24th May 2023

Read all about our amazing rally in Luxembourg Read More

Published on 31st May 2023

Club Raise £2,000 for cancer charity

Thanks again to all our Figaro Luxembourg Rally 2023 Members & Garages/Suppliers. We received this communication today… “On behalf of everyone at Beatson Cancer Charity, I would like to thank you very much for your kind and generous donation of £2000 raised. Please pass on our thanks to everyone who… Read More

Published on 31st May 2023

Millport Classic Car Event - 13th May 2023

Words and pictures: Ken Graham Scottish Chapter Coordinator It was an early start for four Figs and their owners on Saturday 13th May as they headed for Largs in Ayrshire to catch the 8.15 am ferry for the short 10-minute crossing to the beautiful Isle of Cumbrae. And just as… Read More

Published on 14th May 2023

May & June 2023 Newsletter

Figgy owner, A very warm welcome and we are delighted to bring your our latest newsletter a few days early. Every time we put these together we are both surprised and warmed by the news articles we receive. As an example, the continued development of new Figaro products from… Read More

Norfolk Figaro Drive Out - 16th April 2023

We are so blessed in our eastern corner of the UK, to have some wonderful landscapes to enjoy... Read More

Published on 28th April 2023

The Figaro Shop launch 10 new Figaro products

Didcot-based Figaro specialists, The Figaro Shop contacted us with exciting news about a whole bunch of new ‘no longer available from Nissan’ products that they have developed to ensure the longevity of the Figaro. This is excellent news for owners and enthusiasts of the car as it means we can… Read More

Published on 24th April 2023

Lego 1:21 Scale Nissan Figaro Kit from Peter Blackert

This Lego kit was designed by Peter Blackert and can be built in 10 modules. It is featured on the website Rebrickable and has 436 parts in total. To build it, you will need to order the instructions PDF which at the time of writing was $12 dollars. Once you… Read More

Published on 22nd April 2023

Badge - Bespoke Nissan Figaro Grill Badge

A Limited Edition Nissan Figaro Car Badge  Designed by Roy Fouger who has owned a Figaro “Bella” for over 18 years. As a designer, Roy realised that a Limited Edition Car needs its very own Limited Edition Car Grille Badge and after 8 months of design and planning, we… Read More

Published on 22nd April 2023

Cleaning - Roof Gutter Trim

The roof gutter trim runs around the top and aligns with the roof liner when closed. Over the years the ‘fur finish’ can be damaged and or become very dirty. It is very hard to clean and make good so in this video club founder Kevin shows you how you… Read More

Published on 21st April 2023

Nissan Figaro Window Display Posters

If you enjoy displaying your Figaro at events why not print off these handy A4 or A2 Posters? The posters include answers to common questions in addition to specifications & build data.  Both include QR Barcodes providing a direct link to our website. We have two size options: A4 Posters… Read More

Published on 20th April 2023

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