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All our latest news, including members stories, and news from the club and our partners.

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.

Send us your news, stories and pictures for consideration for inclusion. We love publishing these, so don’t be shy and get in touch.

You can find news items from our archives by heading to the 1990s, 2000s or 2010s!

Suffolk Figaro Drive Out - 19th June 2022

Words, Pictures and Video by Adam Woods With Aldeburgh being such a well-loved destination, and the warm welcome we had from their mayor last year, we were still determined to do something a little different, so we switched our starting point from Woodbridge to Beccles so we could experience a… Read More
Published on 24th June 2022

More Than Eleven Lakes Tour Gallery - 29th May 2022

Words and Pictures: Pascal Snel The place to be with your Figaro was Friesland, on May 29. Friesland is in the most northern part of the Netherlands. This area was for one day Figaroland. With 27 Figaros from attendees and the Figaro from the organisation. It was a perfect day… Read More
Published on 15th June 2022

Are you sitting comfortably?

Then we’ll begin with this IKEA/FIGARO chair! Created by member Ian Mckeen who searched online auction sites and managed to pick up a sorry-looking passenger seat for a small sum and a couple of old Ikea bent wooden chairs! Ian stripped all 3 chairs down, re-coloured and polished the Figaro… Read More
Published on 15th June 2022

French Figaro Adventure - 3rd to 6th June 2022

The trip started with lunch on the beach! WORDS, PICTURES AND VIDEO KEVIN FAGAN Laon Historique Annual Pilgrimage is the biggest classic car pilgrimage in Europe and attracts up to 800 cars (600 this year). This was the first time our club had been invited to attend this… Read More
Published on 11th June 2022

1991 - Where the Nissan Figaro was built

Have you ever wondered where your Figaro was made? The car was actually manufactured under license by a company named Takata (Takada) Kogyo, who was an approved manufacturing partner of the Nissan Motor Company. We assume the main reason that Nissan choose Takata to produce the Figaro was due to… Read More
Published on 29th May 2022

Polo Hubcaps - How to remove them

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
Published on 24th May 2022

Norfolk Figaro Drive Out - 15th May 2022

After the success of last year’s Norfolk Day Trip, we wanted this years to be as good but a bit different. This time we wanted to do the North West of Norfolk rather than the North East, and set about planning. Read More
Published on 23rd May 2022

Tyres - Specification and Information

Here we look at both the tyres and hub options. The Figaro was supplied as standard with what is known as Polo Hub Caps. These white hub caps clip over the wheel hub with spring clips to complete the look of the Figaro. Tyre Specification According to the Figaro… Read More
Published on 3rd May 2022

May & June 2022 Newsletter

We are delighted to publish our latest newsletter a few days early. Yamamoto Katsuya’s Figaro (which was featured on our website a few months ago) was involved in a huge crash last Sunday. Our friend Yamamoto (see picture here after the crash) suffered 6 broken bones and will be in… Read More
Published on 28th April 2022

Julie Thornley - Audrey’s one-way ticket to Portugal

We expect to cause quite a stir too – strangers have shown much interest in her asking me what make she is, how old she is and on her first trip out to the local supermarket and whilst we were loading the car with shopping, a man asked if he could take photographs of her. Read More
Published on 20th April 2022

Electric Nissan Figaro - 2020 Project Fig Leaf

James, another innovator on the journey towards creating an electric Figaro, brought his car along to the 30th Birthday celebrations in 2021. BUILDER: JAMES BROWN Builder: James Brown Country: England Date: March 2020 (Start) Name: Fig Leaf Range: 120 Miles (Target) Charge Time: Pending Battery Type: Lithium Mission: The… Read More
Published on 18th April 2022

Starting - How To Test The Cold Start Valve

The valve is located at the back of the engine on the ECCS as below. What does the Cold Start Valve do? The cold start valve allows more air into the engine when it’s cold to aid first starting which increases the idle speed. The valve closes after… Read More
Published on 7th April 2022

Nissan Reveals Original Colour for “Cult Classic” Nissan Figaro!

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today revealed early plans for the Figaro, originally designed over thirty years ago to “bring out an atmosphere of light-hearted elegance, the entire car painted in a solid two-tone colour scheme.” The plans were discovered by Naomi Watanabe in an unpublished version of… Read More
Published on 1st April 2022

Glove Box Lock - fitting video for a Nissan Figaro

One part of the interior of the Nissan Figaro that tends to wear and break is the glove box latch. It tends to weaken with age and then the plastic breaks so it goes floppy. This can be frustrating, especially if it flaps open as you drive. The… Read More
Published on 9th March 2022

Door Card - removal on a Nissan Figaro video

If you have to replace the speaker or window motor you will need to remove the internal door card. This video takes you through all the screws which you need to remove and how to slide the card out. This video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop… Read More
Published on 9th March 2022

Towing a Nissan Figaro

If your Figaro breaks down and requires recovery, be mindful of the way it is collected. As the car has an automatic gearbox connected to the front wheel, extensive damage can occur if the car is towed.  We recommend using a flatbed breakdown recovery lorry which means the car can… Read More
Published on 7th March 2022

March & April 2022 Newsletter

Apologies for the delay, unfortunately, I seem unable to shake off this lousy illness which continues to make me feel like yuk 🙁 With world peace now in serious jeopardy, it’s hard to make sense of just about anything at the moment. If I’m truly honest, I really struggled to… Read More
Published on 5th March 2022

Lighting - Upgrade to LED Signal Lighting (Kit)

The Figaro Shop have created a kit of LED lights that are a direct replacement for the original bulbs. The new LED variants emit a modern bright light that is not only brighter, safer and more reliable but also draws less current than the original and ensures more visibility. The… Read More
Published on 11th February 2022

Engine - Spark plug replacement

Words & Pictures – Toby Brooks The Figaro Shop Although spark plugs may seem like a minor thing, you screw them in, you screw them out. The Figaro does have some quirks and over the years we have come up with a few tricks for making the job easier. Being… Read More
Published on 9th February 2022

Toy - Model Nissan Figaros

Over the years, several toy manufacturers have created the Nissan Figaro. Ranging in size from 210mm (1:18 scale) down to 40mm. Available in metal diecast or plastic the toys are more for static display than play. Most are not available now and are available on auction sites, changing hands for… Read More
Published on 1st February 2022

Radio - Original CD Tape Radio wiring diagram

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
Published on 7th January 2022

Silverstone Lap Of Lights - 3rd January 2022

Follow our members as they drive a lap around the 3.6-mile world-famous circuit which included 440 laser beams, 400,000 festive lights, and a hidden Santa within each part of the world! Read More
Published on 5th January 2022

January & February 2022 Newsletter

It’s Kevin & Sue reporting in on New Year’s Eve. We hope you had a great Christmas and here’s our latest club newsletter, out a day early for your enjoyment 🙂 With the misery of Omicron still dominating the news, it’s hard to remain upbeat at the moment but we… Read More
Published on 31st December 2021

NIssan Figaro Colours - Interior Trim

The Figaro was produced in four original colours – Emerald Green, Pale Aqua, Topaz Mist and Lapis Grey. Each car had a matching trim colour inside too. These colours (as shown in the image comparing the four horn caps) are a deeper shade compared to the pastel shades… Read More
Published on 23rd December 2021

Jules Janes - Wedding Bells

Having had the pleasure of carrying out wedding bookings over the last few years in the Figs (Lily and Mr Plum), and latterly coming through the last few years of a difficult rollercoaster, I thought I’d share some of the happy occasions. When “Lily the Fig” was advertised on Gumtree… Read More
Published on 23rd December 2021

Belinda Wanless - Ceramic Coating Upgrade

Words & Pictures Belinda Wanless Some of you may remember an article I wrote in 2011/12 about my Fig 2’s change of colour from ‘winter’ grey to glorious sparkly orange three weeks after I bought it. I loved it! Roll on ten years (where did they go?!) and things have… Read More
Published on 22nd December 2021

Engine - Cambelt (Timing Belt) Change

The Cambelt is designed to keep the bottom half of the engine (pistons and crankcase) in sync with the top half (valves and cylinder head). It is one of the most important and essential parts of the engine and if it breaks or even slips the car can… Read More
Published on 19th December 2021

Mileage - How To Calculate The True Mileage Of A Nissan Figaro?

The Figaro was manufactured in Japan where Kilometres is the unit of measurement. As the car was never officially exported by Nissan (grey import) if it is driven in the UK (as well as Liberia, Myanmar and the United States) it will require a modification to allow… Read More
Published on 3rd December 2021

Radio - CD Tape Radio Phone pairing video for a Nissan Figaro

One of our most often asked questions about using the upgraded Clarion CD/Radio is about how to pair your phone via Bluetooth. This short video guide shows you how to do this, plus how to delete any previous pairings.  Also, see the video on the controls –… Read More
Published on 3rd December 2021

Pike Car Meeting - 13th November 2021

Words and Pictures Yuki Saga This meeting was held on November 13, 2021, in Yokosuka, Japan. It brings together Nissan pike cars and other special vehicles of the same age from all over Japan. On the day a total of 64 cars attended the event. Owners arrived at 9:00 in… Read More
Published on 29th November 2021

Belinda Richardson Figaro Merchandise

Belinda has been an active member of our club for over 8 years. Like many of our members, Belinda likes to get creative and has created some really neat Figaro related merchandise. TOTE BAG BLANKET BATHROOM or BEACH TOWEL CUSHION WHEELIE CASE COVER HEADREST COVERS HOW TO ORDER Simply… Read More
Published on 29th November 2021