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A New Chapter and New Coordinators

We are ever so grateful for all the help and support our Chapter Coordinators provide voluntarily in the Community, and we are pleased to announce that not only do we have two new coordinators who will be helping existing chapters, but we also have a brand new… Read More

Published on 6th April 2026

Fun in the Figgy Community!

One of the most attractive things about the Figgy Community is that, as well as being as mad as a box of frogs, Figaro owners and fans are such great fun! Over the years we have enjoyed posting some fun, but fictitious, articles to celebrate April Fools Day! 2022 saw… Read More

Published on 2nd April 2026

Change Your Exhaust Smoke to Pink Shaped Hearts

In a thrilling development, cigar smoking Scottish club member Winnie Kirk-Brae, has revealed to the club that she has created an amazing new additive for the Figaro that does so much more than just help with the car’s performance! After a career in politics, Winnie became a rocket scientist,… Read More

Published on 1st April 2026

Club Members Growing Passion for Custom Colours

One of the joys of being part of the Figaro Owners Club is admiring the cheerful mix of colours that make our cars so distinctive. This month, we took a closer look at the colour breakdown of our members’ Figaros and the results paint a vibrant picture of our wonderfully… Read More

Published on 31st March 2026

Who is your Figaro Hero?

Figaro Owners Club has a Vehicle Services Directory which provides owners with a way to look up which businesses may be able to help them in their area. If you have owned your Figaro for some time, or have experience of the kind business that help keeps Figaros and… Read More

Published on 8th March 2026

Birthday Drive Out to Penderyn Distillery and Sunday Lunch - 1st March 2026

A belated 35th Birthday event to celebrate our beloved Figgys and, of course, a good reason to meet up with old Figgy friends and make new ones. After a gorgeous, bright day on Saturday, we were back to another dreary, grey day in the Welsh valleys. Still, nothing could… Read More

Published on 5th March 2026

Celebrating 17 Years of the Figaro Owners Club!

On 1st March 2026 we celebrated the club’s 17th birthday and we wanted to take a moment to thank you all for making the club such a wonderful place in the Figgy Community!  Coinciding with the club’s 17th birthday, we had two exciting announcements published in the club newsletter, which… Read More

Published on 1st March 2026

Membership Feedback Survey 2026

In keeping with the Figaro Owners Club Constitution and its Aims and Objectives, we are focused on how the club can best work to the benefit of all members. Grounded in kindness and respect, and supporting the community, we want to ensure that we can continue in the… Read More

Published on 1st March 2026

What was your Figaro like when it left the Factory?

Figaro Owners Club has been working behind the scenes to find the best way to provide Figaro owners with access to a download of production data that was sourced from Nissan FAST (Nissan’s parts program). Providing online access to this, and other content including the archive and history,… Read More

Published on 1st March 2026

Buyers Guide Edition 21 - February 2026

The new 21st edition of the Buyers Guide is now available, and we are delighted to confirm that from 1st March 2026, the Figaro Owners Club’s 17th birthday, the Buyers Guide is now included as another Benefit of Membership for Club Members! The guide not only provides… Read More

Published on 1st March 2026

Petrol and Diesel Phase Out in Jersey - Used Car Ban Dropped!

Figaro Owners Club is delighted to announce that the used car ban from 2030 has been dropped from the Jersey Government’s plans! The club worked closely with members and the broader classic car community over in the Channel Islands after the Jersey Government announced a proposal to ban petrol and… Read More

Published on 28th February 2026

Dolly Webb - Why I love my Figaro

The names we give our cars often have meanings and memories – here is what Dolly shared about her Figaro: “Way back when I was younger I saw an advert on television advertising for gas and a famous Irish person named Lucy Kennedy was driving a topaz mist up the… Read More

Published on 24th February 2026

Nissan Figaro 35th Anniversary - Big Birthday Bash Update

Taking place over the weekend of 7th to 9th August 2026, the BIG BIRTHDAY BASH is an opportunity for Figaro Owners Club members to be part of a truly memory making extravaganza! To provide a little background to this event, we are holding this event in a… Read More

Published on 22nd February 2026

Insurance Explained - Specialist Repairer or Not

When the unexpected happens, choosing the right repairer can make all the difference! Figaro Owners Club is on a mission to help you understand a bit more about insurance! After our first article comparing a specialist policy to a standard one, this month Darren Ansell from ClassicLine,… Read More

Published on 21st February 2026

Birthday Figgys and Chat at Oaksmere - 15th February 2026

In the third of three celebrations of the Figaro’s 35th Birthday in the South East and East of England, Adam met with owners and fans on the Suffolk / Norfolk border! We thought the weather was bad over in Cambridge, but the journey over involved snow and plenty of it!… Read More

Published on 20th February 2026

Birthday Figgys and Chat at Franks Farm - 15th February 2026

In another celebration of the Figaro’s 35th Birthday, Adam met with owners near Cambridge! Compared to the day before where we met members and Figgy friends in Maidstone, the weather had taken a bit of a turn, with the heavens well and truly opening! But that didn’t stop some fearsome… Read More

Published on 19th February 2026

35th Birthday Celebrations in Pakistan

They really know how to celebrate the Figaro’s Birthday in Lahore, Pakistan! Club member Khurram invited friends and family over for a special celebration at Najam Motors and hopes to build up the membership so we can formalise the Figaro Owners Club Chapter over in Pakistan! It’s wonderful to see… Read More

Published on 18th February 2026

Birthday Figgys and Chat at Millies American Diner - 14th February 2026

Club Member Claire was in touch with Mia, the club’s North East Chapter Coordinator about arranging a get together for the Figaro’s 35th Birthday at Millie’s American Diner! Here’s her report from the day… “We managed to get four Figgys attending the more northerly of the north east and Yorkshire… Read More

Published on 18th February 2026

Birthday Figgys and Chat at Ripon Walled Garden - 14th February 2026

Mia, our North East England Chapter Coordinator reports, in on a particularly special celebration! “Our 35th Birthday celebration in Ripon was a beautiful, sunny but cold February day. We had the privilege of lining up seven Figaros, which was an absolute delight. “How fitting for our Figaros to celebrate their… Read More

Published on 18th February 2026

Birthday Figgys and Chat at MaCauley Place - 14th February 2026

Our very own Dolly, Chapter Coordinator for Ireland and Northern Ireland not only did another fantastic job of getting fantastic Figgys together, but she had the venues posting about it on social media too! We had a truly wonderful day celebrating our beloved Figaros as part of the… Read More

Published on 17th February 2026

Birthday Figgys and Chat at Little Fant Farm - 14th February 2026

Organised by Adam Woods and introducing new South East Chapter Coordinator Carla Perry What a wonderful day for our 35th birthday celebration! Even Zeus contributed by giving us the first totally dry day this year! Sula and I left home at 9am, roof down to meet up with Lai in… Read More

Published on 16th February 2026

Members and Friends Celebrate 35 Years of the Nissan Figaro

It’s always a joy to see members and Figgy friends celebrate the car’s birthday! Here are some highlights that lovely Figgy Folk shared with us! Roy reported in that after an unfortunate mishap a few weeks ago, he surprised his wife Kath with the car’s return on Valentine’s / Figgy… Read More

Published on 15th February 2026

Happy 35th Birthday to the Nissan Figaro!

35 years ago today, the first Nissan Figaro (VIN FK10-000051) rolled off the production line at the Takada Kogyo Factory in Tokyo. It’s no coincidence that such a wonderful little car, that raises many a smile, shares its birthday with Valentine’s Day every year! We are looking forward to some… Read More

Published on 13th February 2026

Petrol and Diesel Phase Out in Jersey - Meeting Update

The Club has been doing everything it can to support members and the broader classic car owning community in the Channel Islands, and can now provide an update on recent activity in this matter including the letter issued to the Jersey Government and the meeting that member Caroline Parry attended… Read More

Published on 13th February 2026

Club expands Payment Options

We have been gathering lots of feedback over the last three months, so thank you if you have been in touch with the club with your thoughts. Where possible we will look to act on feedback as quickly as possible, but sometimes there can be practicalities that mean some… Read More

Published on 5th February 2026

Chapter News including Joint Chapter Coordinators

Figaro Owners Club is very appreciative of all the time and effort that our Chapter Coordinators undertake to support the various regional and country chapter groups, and the support they provide to our members across the countries and regions where the club has larger numbers of members. In support… Read More

Published on 4th February 2026

Events Events Events... and news of the Big Birthday Bash!!

It’s been a busy start to the year, but we want to provide an update on events and plans for 2026! A few spaces have become available for the Ireland Rally in May – and we now have a couple more spaces available. To find out more, head over to… Read More

Published on 1st February 2026

Most Popular Figaro Car Name of 2025

Figaros have so much personality! Our members have proved this as Figaro owners continue to show love when naming their cars. So, we thought it would be interesting to see what the most popular car names is, as 59% of the club members have listed the name of their cars… Read More

Published on 31st January 2026

More Added to Member Portal

We are really pleased to announce that members can now access more functionality in Member MoJo, the club Membership Portal. Member MoJo is a great platform that the club has been using for some time to help members, and the club, manage Figaro Owners Club membership. Alongside finding membership details,… Read More

Published on 23rd January 2026

Club Partner's Service Award and Departure News

News of a great success and a sad departure for The Figaro Shop. We’re proud to share that Figaro Owners Club Partner The Figaro Shop has won an Exceptional Service Award with Feefo. Only 32 businesses received this top recognition, and here are the reasons why they did:… Read More

Published on 22nd January 2026

Fill Your Heart with Ireland … and Figaros!

With four months to go until our Figaro Rally sets off in Ireland, we bring you news that a few spaces have become available! Taking place between 18th and 22nd May 2026 in County Kildare, we will be staying at the beautiful Clanard Court Hotel. We’ll be spending our time… Read More

Published on 11th January 2026

Club Newsletter for January 2026 is here!

Your January 2026 Newsletter Issue 144 is ready! We’re delighted to bring you all the latest news from the Figaro Owners Club! Take your time, there’s plenty to read… including… Updates on 35th Birthday celebrations A celebration of 16 Years of Figgy Fun with Kevin and Sue Charity Fundraising Updates… Read More

Published on 6th January 2026

Kevin and Sue - 16 Years of Figgy Fun

Kevin and Sue founded the Figaro Owners Club back in 2009, the wonderful place that has become the membership club for thousands of people worldwide. We have plundered the archives and selected some choice images of Kevin, Sue and family over the 16 years across 50 events! Watch the video which… Read More

Published on 4th January 2026

Nissan Figaro 35th Anniversary Crest Revealed

We are delighted to reveal the logo that Figaro Owners Club will be using to celebrate the Nissan Figaro’s 35th anniversary this year, and wanted to share the thoughts behind it! After creating a really lovely logo for Christmas, Lukas our in house designer, took inspiration from what the club… Read More

Published on 1st January 2026

Thank You Kevin and Sue by Ann Wardrop

As we head towards the New Year, we wanted to share with you the beautiful poem that member Ann Wardrop sent in celebrating club founders Kevin and Sue! Well, Kevin and Sue, a big thank you As you both hand over the reigns… Read More

Published on 31st December 2025

Nissan Automotive College Students Create Pike Car

Founded in 1983, as well as showcasing new talent, Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the top motor shows globally for modified and tuned cars. The show returns to Makuhari Messe from the 9th to 11th January and features projects created by students of the Nissan Automotive Technical College. This year… Read More

Published on 30th December 2025

Liz stars at Two Comic Con Events

Member Jaymes Gardiner has been in touch to let us know about two Comic Con events he has attended with his Figaro “Liz” who was used on screen in Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures. As members may recall, Jaymes was astonished to discover the history of his Figaro… Read More

Published on 28th December 2025

Supporting "Young Lives vs Cancer" at Christmas

Figaro Owners Club is all about community, so at this Festive time of year we wanted to do our bit and support the club’s main charity Young Lives vs Cancer. The Club supports Young Lives vs Cancer, who fight tirelessly for children and young people with cancer, often when… Read More

Published on 23rd December 2025

A Festive Story from Figaro Owners Club

Well, what a wonderful year it’s been. We’ve very much enjoyed sharing it with you for the Figaro Owners Club and wanted to share some highlights! For a start, we’ve published so many articles and so many stories on the website, there’s almost too much to mention! We published articles… Read More

Published on 21st December 2025

Petrol and Diesel Phase Out in Jersey - Update

As mentioned a couple of weeks back, there is a consultation in Jersey to phase out the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030. In keeping with the Club’s aims and objectives as outlined in the club’s constitution, we have been in contact… Read More

Published on 20th December 2025