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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! Figaro Owners Club may look to open up attendance to non-members at 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

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

East Anglia Friends have Figgy Festive Fun

Celebrating Christmas on a crisp winter’s day is even lovelier with Figgys! Members and friends Anne and Stewart, Francine and JJ, Helen and Chris, Lyn and Graham and Adam and Lukas got together for a little drive out and Christmas Lunch to exchange festive cheer! After meeting at The Oaksmere… Read More

Published on 14th December 2025

Insurance Explained - Classic Policy vs a Standard One

We all know how confusing insurance can be! So, as part of a new series of articles over the coming months, Darren Ansell from ClassicLine, the club’s Trusted Partner, is going to help us all understand a bit more about insurance. This time, we asked Darren some questions to… Read More

Published on 13th December 2025

Mary Schile - an EPIC Why I love my Figaro

Mary Schile wrote to the Club to let us know all about her inspiring story of Figaro restoration and her trip from the US over to England where she called by The Figaro Shop! “I provide a home to an Emerald Green Fig (Minty) which was imported to… Read More

Published on 11th December 2025

Petrol and Diesel Phase Out in Jersey

From 2030, Jersey plans to start a phase-out the importation and registration of petrol and diesel vehicles. We are concerned as to what this could mean for both current and prospective Figaro owners. Figaro Owners Club is looking at a consultation on the proposed legislation from the… Read More

Published on 5th December 2025

Meeting our US Coordinator

When the new club committee reached out to say hello to the club’s wonderful chapter coordinators, Michael, who looks after the United States, mentioned that he would be over in the UK a couple of weeks later! And so, it was a completely pleasure to meet up with… Read More

Published on 23rd November 2025

Navigating to Your Language

Bip, Piip, Beeb, PiPi, Peip… As you may know, the club now spans over 20 countries, so we are ever so delighted to welcome members from across the globe, spreading lots of Figgy joy worldwide! For those countries that have over 20 members we have chapters in place, ably… Read More

Published on 20th November 2025

Club Newsletter for November 2025

We are delighted to have you join us on this exciting journey filled with Figgy adventures. We recently released the Club’s November Newsletter, so if you haven’t had time to have a read, grab a cuppa and read all about it! As you know the big news was about Kevin… Read More

Published on 14th November 2025

Saying THANK YOU on World Kindness Day

Today is World Kindness Day – an awareness day in its 25th year – all about promoting the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. Earlier today we published a post about Ken’s charity fundraising efforts last weekend – a… Read More

Published on 13th November 2025

Ken and Sporting Bears charity fund raise in Birmingham UK

Ken Graham, our brilliant chapter coordinator for Scotland, has sent us his report from the NEC Classic Car Show in Birmingham UK. “I’ve just spent two days at the NEC Classic Car Show in Birmingham on my first event with the Sporting Bears, who I joined earlier this… Read More

Published on 13th November 2025