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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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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

Servicing & Maintenance Costs

Here you can see how long servicing tasks take, allowing you to budget and shop around with more understanding of costs! Read More

Published on 21st December 2021

Engine - Cambelt (Timing Belt) Change on a Nissan Figaro

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

Rear View Mirror - how to replace the glass on a Nissan Figaro video

If you closely at your rearview mirror you may see unsightly dark spots or black edges. This is the effect of excess moisture entering the layer between the silver and the backing. This causes the bond to break and the silvering to chip off behind the glass and… Read More

Published on 11th 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

Nissan Figaro Wall Calendar 2022

SOLD OUT! We are so sorry but we have sold the allocated 250 calendars within just 6 hours! We are delighted to announce the publication of our club’s 12th Nissan Figaro Calendar! Comprising of 15 pictures of members cars parked in stunning locations around… Read More

Published on 22nd November 2021

Club wins Best Club Show or Event at NEC Classic Car Show 2021

HOT NEWS! We are delighted to announce that our little club has scooped the Best Club Show or Event for our Nissan Figaro 30th Birthday Party Weekend on 26th to 27th June 2021. This prestigious award was announced at the Classic & Sports Car Awards Gala Dinner at this year’s… Read More

Published on 13th November 2021

Large Man Drives a Nissan Figaro. Will It End Well?

In today’s video, JayEmm gets behind the wheel of the oft-maligned Nissan Figaro. The darling of young ladies everywhere, this car seems to represent everything that most of us “petrol heads” despise. Overly retro styling, a poor engine and gearbox combo, yet still they command legions of fans… Read More

Published on 6th November 2021

Yamamoto Katsuya - Nissan Figaro Racing Car

Read the amazing story of the ultimate Nissan Figaro Racing Car! Read More

Published on 5th November 2021

Essex Figaro Drive Out - Halloween 31st October 2021

Words & Pictures by Adam Woods – 31st October 2021 We had originally planned an Essex Day Trip for 3rd October … which was only postponed as some of the original plans fell through! Lucky though, as the beginning of October was when fuel wasn’t getting to the petrol stations… Read More

Published on 1st November 2021

November & December 2021 Newsletter

Welcome to another BUMPER eNewsletter, out a few days early 🙂 Firstly, can we kick off with a huge thanks to everyone who submitted pictures for our forthcoming Nissan Figaro 2022 Wall Calendar. This year we have had record submissions so the very best of luck! Last Monday saw more… Read More

Published on 29th October 2021

30th Nissan Figaro Birthday Celebrations Japan - 24th October 2021

Words & Pictures taken from kazturbo (Instagram) – 24th Nov 2021 Last Sunday, 47 Figs got together in Shizuoka, Japan to celebrate the car 30th Birthday Anniversary. With the backdrop of Shizuoka, a Japanese prefecture on central Honshu’s Pacific coast and the home to 3,776m-tall Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest… Read More

Published on 28th October 2021

Classic Car Weekly Paper – Published October 2021

The article was published on the 20th of October 2021. Covering what to look for,5 ways to make it better, what you need to know. Club member Tom Brake has been a passionate Figaro owner after inheriting the car from his mum three years ago. His mother used it as… Read More

Published on 25th October 2021

Seats Remove and Refit - how to remove and refit Nissan Figaro seats video

Front Seat Removal These are pretty simple, just remove the 4 x 12mm bolts and the seat will be free to take out. Just make sure when you re-insert the bolts that you do not cross-thread them by forcing the bolt to rotate when it doesn’t feel right. This… Read More

Published on 25th October 2021

Norfolk Figaro Drive Out - 12th September 2021

Read about an amazing day with a lovely crowd of people, and the joy of enjoying the Norfolk countryside in a fleet of Figaro! Read More

Published on 23rd October 2021

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 from a Nissan Figaro 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

Third Netherlands 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

Fuel - Advice on using the new E10 Fuel in your Nissan Figaro

Read why E10 could be potentially harmful to your Figaro Read More

Published on 18th 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

Trim - how to repair the Nissan Figaro trim using a self adhesive strip video

Club founder Kevin has a go at repairing the Nissan Figaro rubber seal that runs around the car. The stainless-steel strips enhance the appearance of the body shape along the length of both sides. These strips are finished with rubber seals/gaskets to not only protect the bodywork from damage from… Read More

Published on 15th 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 to 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 Walton Hall Hotel & Spa. 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

Engine Tappets - how to set the tappets on a Nissan Figaro video

Over time it is fairly common that the tappets on a Figaro fail – and they do need checking or re-setting as they wear or they can damage the top part of the engine.  In this video, we show you how to do exactly that and adjust them… Read More

Published on 21st 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

VIN - how to find your Nissan Figaro Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) video

Every car receives a unique code called a ‘Vehicle Identification Number’ when it’s manufactured. This serves as a car’s distinctive identifier or fingerprint. Nissan created a 10 digit code back in 1991 which starts with FK10-0XXXXX. The number appears twice on the car and once in your Log… Read More

Published on 18th August 2021

Starting in Park - when a 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