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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!

Cleaning - Microfibre Cleaning Products - Ideal for your Figgy!

We have partnered with Paragon Microfibre who has been a leading innovator in the design and development of microfibre cloths for over 20 years. If you have ever used a microfibre cloth you will know just how amazing they are to use. The company manufacture a wide range of cloths… Read More
Published on 21st October 2021

Engine - Piston Replacements

Press Release by The Figaro Shop – 15th October 2021 Our new and exclusive Figaro pistons allow for ultimate engine reliability for many years to come and are now available in our online shop.  We wanted to share some background details on them with you. What’s unique about the Nissan… Read More
Published on 15th October 2021

Driving Regulations - New UK Sticker Rules For Driving In Europe

As of September 28th 2021, British motorists driving their home registered Figaro in Europe must use the new ‘UK’ sticker on the rear of the car. In the past, you would attach a GB sticker but the term ‘Great Britain’ refers to England, Scotland and Wales. While the term ‘United… Read More
Published on 14th October 2021

Cleaning - Lower Boot Tray and Tool Kit Restoration Video

A short video by Kevin on restoring the lower boot tray and tool kit. The video also shows how you can replace the webbing and what the compartments were originally meant for. The lower (optional) boot tray can often be forgotten when cleaning the car.   Watch more of our… Read More
Published on 13th October 2021

Mia Braine - The Ultimate 25th Wedding Anniversary Gift!

Words and Pictures by Mia Braine In the town where we live, I have on occasion seen a Figaro, and I became slightly obsessed. Earlier this year we went to London for a week, and we saw three different Figaro’s, and I took photos of, and with two… Read More
Published on 13th October 2021

David & Clare Edwards - Olive Scoops Two Awards

Words and Pictures by David & Clare Edwards My wife Clare had always wanted a Figaro and admired them for 15+ years, but due to having twins, it was never a practical choice for her. But now the boys are 16 yrs old the time was right. We have had… Read More
Published on 13th October 2021

Club hits £9,601 for charity

HISTORY OF ALL MONEY RAISED 2010/£125, 2011/£305 – 2012/£352 – 2013/£496 – 2014/£605 – 2015/£1000, 2016/£995, 2017/£575, 2018/£750, 2021/£2,019 – 2023 We are so proud of our members who have helped raise an amazing £7,601 for charity. Our little The club has chosen to work with… Read More
Published on 12th October 2021

Dutch Figaro After Summer Tour - 3rd September 2021

Words & Pictures by Pascal & Joyce Sunday, 26th of September was the 3rd Figaro After Summer Tour. With the 30 year jubilee in mind, we thought to visit a special part in the Netherlands. And yes, Zeeland is very special. A beautiful part of the Netherlands that is quite… Read More
Published on 11th October 2021

Ian Mckeen - Rosalita Undergoes Major Surgery

Words and Pictures by Ian Mckeen In the beginning, God created heaven and Earth. The Earth was without form, and void and darkness. And God said, “let there be light” and there was light. Billions of years later in 1977, the rock band AC/DC followed this with; Let there be… Read More
Published on 25th September 2021

John Longworth - Figaro Furniture

Words and Pictures John Longworth It’s been rough for lots of people during lockdown not seeing friends, getting bored with nothing to do but looking at the TV, TV, and more TV. So I decided to go into my garage/workshop and find something to fill in my time. With… Read More
Published on 24th September 2021

Glenn Rader - Girlfriend To Many Wins Best Foreign Car Award

Words and Pictures: Glenn Rader Glenn Rader and Karen Bartos live in the Detroit, Michigan area in the US. They own a fully restored, award-winning, Figaro built by The Figaro Shop in Didcot, England. They purchased the car and imported it to the US in 2019. The car’s name is… Read More
Published on 16th September 2021

Nissan Figaro 30th Birthday Fun Weekend Video

Enjoy our wonderful video of the cars 30th Birthday taken Over the weekend of the 26th/27th June 2021. 242 Figaros travelled from all corners of the UK to celebrate the cars 30th Birthday. The venue for the event was the amazing Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & Spa. [youtube]https://youtu.be/kbHYcTWXIFY[/youtube]  … Read More
Published on 9th September 2021

Insurance - How to Insure a Nissan Figaro Video

Club founder Kevin explains why the Nissan Figaro requires a more specialist insurance provider and how to ensure you have the correct cover in place. The video also looks at how to apply for an agreed insurance valuation which we highly recommend and take pictures to support the application. Read More
Published on 4th September 2021

September & October 2021 Newsletter

Welcome to our September & October eNewsletter, out a few days early 🙂 Last weekend Sue and I were lucky enough to join other members at the Tewksbury Classic Vehicle Show and what an absolute hoot we all had. It reminded us both of the joy of not only sharing… Read More
Published on 28th August 2021

Tewksbury Classic Vehicle Show - 22nd August 2021

Words and Pictures Kevin Fagan After the disappointment of last years cancellation due to Covid, we were happy to see the event was going ahead. Patrick light rallied the troops in Cornwall and like Sue and I drove up on the day before. The weather forecast kept changing throughout the… Read More
Published on 23rd August 2021

Door Card - How to remove this to access the window and speakers

Words and Pictures Simon Smith. There are a number of reasons you may need to get into the inner door workings. Typically these can be to lubricate the lock mechanism, replace speakers or find the 4/5 digit lock number. REMOVAL 1. Wind down the window as it is… Read More
Published on 19th August 2021

Jennifer Kent - It's A Family Affair

Words & Pictures by Jennifer Kent. Freya came into our lives after loving the Figaro for over 12 years. After a rather horrific year, going through separation and divorce due to my ex-husband leaving me for another woman, abandoning all responsibility to me (financially/emotionally/physically) from busy business mum to a… Read More
Published on 18th August 2021

Starting - My Nissan Figaro Won't Start In Park Video

This is one of the most common problems if your car will not start when left in ‘park’. It is down to a very small plastic collar the size of a pound coin called an ‘Inhibitor Bush’. This wears out over time and then affects the transmission cable. Read More
Published on 12th August 2021

Kames Car Show - 8th August 2021

Words and Pictures Ken Graham. Once again this year, as in 2020, car shows and events have been seriously affected by Covid-19 with few, if any, getting the go-ahead due to restrictions on gatherings. The Kames Car Show in Muirkirk took place on Sunday 8th August. Ayrshire managed to get… Read More
Published on 9th August 2021

Buying - How To Buy and Import a Nissan Figaro into the USA

The article was written by The Figaro Shop – 3rd August 2021 A Brief History of the Iconic Nissan Figaro… Based on the Nissan Micra, the Figaro was specially commissioned by Nissan amongst a collection of other wacky offerings to celebrate 50 years of Nissan production. The Figaro classic… Read More
Published on 3rd August 2021

Silverstone Classic - 1st August 2021

Words: Kevin Fagan & Pictures Alysha Hall A fun time was had by many of our members when they attended the Silverstone Classic. Following the cancellation of last year’s event, it was fantastic to have the opportunity to attend, especially as it was the car’s 30th birthday! The following members… Read More
Published on 2nd August 2021

CarFest North - 23rd to 25th July 2021

Words & Pictures by Ken Graham Festivals, concerts, large gatherings etc, etc – Most of us could only have dreamed of getting back to some of these during the last 18 months or so of Covid. But, having had the 2020 CarFest North (inevitably) cancelled due to the pandemic there… Read More
Published on 26th July 2021

Suffolk Figaro Drive Out - 11th July 2021

Words & Pictures: Adam Woods – Sunday 11th July 2021. After the amazing experience of the 30th Birthday Bash, and meeting such a lovely crowd of people, we were really looking forward to the Eastern Chapter’s Suffolk Day Trip just a few weeks later! We had started planning a few… Read More
Published on 12th July 2021

July & August 2021 Newsletter

Welcome to our July & August Newsletter! Well, wasn’t that a whole load of fun last weekend? But only for those who were lucky enough to attend our amazing Nissan Figaro 30th Birthday Fun Weekend of course! Unfortunately, the weekend didn’t start off well. Wind the clock back to Friday… Read More
Published on 4th July 2021

30th Birthday Party Weekend - 26th to 27th June 2021

Over the weekend of the 26th/27th June 2021, 242 Figaros travelled from all corners of the UK to celebrate the cars 30th Birthday.  The venue for the event was the wonderful Walton Hall Hotel & Spa. We actually had 352 cars registered to attend, (a further 45 from Europe and… Read More
Published on 30th June 2021

Irish Chapter Nissan Figaro 30th Birthday Party - 13th June 2021

Words Dolly Webb / Pictures Paul Loughlin The Irish Chapter of the Figaro Owners Club came out in style on Sunday the 13th June 2021. It all started with great disappointment when me (Dolly) had to cancel the main event in England. So, I said to myself, well, we get… Read More
Published on 22nd June 2021

Engine Number - How to find your Nissan Figaro Engine Number Video

Some countries require the 10 DIGIT Engine number when importing the car. Club founder Kevin explains where the number is located and how to find it within the engine bay. Using a light (recommended) to enhance the numbers and also a small extendable mirror Kevin locates the number which starts… Read More
Published on 23rd May 2021

May & June 2021 Newsletter

Welcome to our May & June Club (Bumper) eNewsletter, out a day early! Something strange is happening here at the club? Even after the backdrop of Covid 19 and the car reaching the ripe old age of 30, for the first time in our 12-year history, membership has rocketed to… Read More
Published on 30th April 2021

Dennis Case - Stripped To The Bone

Words & Pictures: Dennis Case. On 20th December 2014, we bought our Emerald Green Figaro. It came straight from Japan and whilst it was a solid car with just a small dent in the rear right-hand wing the paintwork and the interior were atrocious. The original clearcoat layer had pealed… Read More
Published on 13th April 2021

Sound Deadening - By Patrick Light

Words and Pictures – Patrick Light There are so many ways to improve a Figaro. Here member Patrick Light decided to spend £100 on improving the sound deadening with spectacular results. I have been thinking about doing this for quite some time and have looked into many different manufacturers and… Read More
Published on 11th April 2021