News Archive – 2010s

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Handle - Chrome Handle Surround Kit Upgrade Video

Manufactured by The Figaro Shop this is a 3 piece kit to help tackle shrinking door cards and roof liners.The kit comes with two plates for behind the inner door handles and 1 for the roof handle. They can be fitted in seconds and can transform a sorry looking interior. Read More

Published on 12th January 2017

Ward Thomas - Town Called Ugley

Enjoy this great tune and Video Published on Feb 4, 2015 Buy Album – Click here   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro YouTube Channel« Prev1 / 8Next »How to use a Portable Jump Start Battery PackNissan Figaro… Read More

Wheel - Spare/Space Saving Wheel

The yellow emergency Nissan Figaro Spare wheel is supplied as standard, but if you have just brought the car, check that it’s in the lower boot. The wheel is designed to be used only while the picture is being repaired. It’s good practice to occasionally check the air pressure, which… Read More

Published on 9th January 2017

Painting - Touch Up Ivory Interior Paint Spray

With the Figaro now over 25 years old it’s only natural that the inside will have suffered from lots of scruffs and marks over the years. In addition, many cars have issues with the interior panels becoming stained or going sticky. How to paint your interior They need to… Read More

Published on 5th January 2017

Happy Figmas Video 2016

We would like to wish all our members, supporters and fans of the car a very happy Christmas. Kick back with a glass of sherry and a mince pie and enjoy our Christmas video that we hope may bring back some great memories of 2016… Thanks a million for all… Read More

Published on 24th December 2016

Brigitte Van den Broek - Why I love my Figaro

If you see a Figaro you cannot do anything else than love it... Read More

Published on 22nd December 2016

Fran Clark - Why I love my Figaro

I used to work in Halifax and on my way to work occasionally saw a green Figaro, I had no idea what I was looking at but knew I wanted one of these quirky cars.  Unbeknown to me, my partner Jeremy had listened to me raving about this little car… Read More

Published on 22nd December 2016

Floor Mats

Specifically manufactured for the Figaro mats not only look the business they also save the car from dirt and are easy to clean. Very well made exact fit, not a universal shape. ‘Figaro’ embossed mats in the following colours: Black / Charcoal Beige Grey BUY NOW… Read More

Published on 21st December 2016

Brian Akre - Why I love my Figaro

No car I have ever driven elicits as many smiles, waves and thumbs-up as my little Figaro. It’s rolling sunshine — a bright, happy little car. It’s not for everybody. It’s slow. Its design is a bit feminine, with its curvaceous lines and pastel shades. It is terminally cute, yet… Read More

Published on 20th December 2016

Carla Wells - Why I love my Figaro

Just the thought of my beautiful Figaro MayBelle brings a big smile to my face. This transcends onto everybody she meets, it’s the ‘MayBelle affect’. Life is all about experiences and adding to the movie strip in your mind, the adventures I have had with MayBelle have created so many. Read More

Published on 20th December 2016

Julie Thornley - Why I love my Figaro

My first sighting of a Figaro was in a car park – it was, as they say, love at first sight. I remember writing the name down to look up on the computer when I got home. I just loved the retro styling of the car – the curves, the… Read More

Published on 20th December 2016

Belinda Richardson - Why I love my Figaro

Why I love my Figaro? Is it her big round headlights, curvy lines, oversized chrome switches and dials, or the soft cream leather seats all wrapped up in those dolly mixture paint colours. YES to all! Read More

Published on 20th December 2016

Ken Graham - Why I love my Figaro

Three reasons – it’s so unique, it’s so similar…., and you become a member of a tremendously friendly Figaro family. I’d never been a ‘car club’ person. Although I had always liked the Figaro and always took time to go and have a close look at any I saw. I… Read More

Published on 20th December 2016

Rear Window Frame

The Rear Window Frame is known to suffer from rust-causing the vinyl to lift and bubble rust badly and many become unrepairable. The Figaro Shop have re-manufactured the part in Fiberglass providing exceptional protection. The item is a direct replacement and comes fully trimmed requiring no modification to fit. This… Read More

Published on 19th December 2016

Member shares their Figaro Documentation with the Club

Member Graham Foulston has kindly shared with us some of the original documentation he has. Originally supplied with the car, the documentation includes labels attached at the time of delivery, handbooks, parts manuals plus marketing literature including the original promotional imagery and more. Graham, thanks very much for sharing these… Read More

Published on 19th December 2016

Figaro Trailers

Over the years the club has seen a few members attach (and manufacture) trailers for their cars from other Figaros …… Read More

Published on 19th December 2016

Nissan Figaro - CGI Figaro

This CGI (Computer Generated Image) has been designed to enable game & film makers to include the car! You can actually download the data file and create your very own CGI Video! Click here… Read More

Nissan Figaro - Photoshop Fig

We would love to see this ‘Photoshop’d’ car build!  … Read More

A Nissan Figaro that wants to be different!

This amazing Figaro appeared at the ‘Mooneyes Street Car Nationals event in May 2016, held at Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan. Read more  … Read More

Roof - Removal and fitting of new roof video

One of the most frequent requests we get from owners is how to fit a new roof? Over the years the roof can shrink (especially if your car has no garage and lives outside for most of the time due to UV) and can become brittle and tear (again due… Read More

Published on 17th December 2016

Glove Box Lockable Latch

A very handy addition to your Figaro and allows you to keep your personal items secure with this lockable glove box latch. Any Figaro Key will lock this too! To buy this item refer to our Parts & Services Directory – Click here Club Members can… Read More

Published on 17th December 2016

Trim - How to repair the Nissan Figaro Trim using Tiger Seal Video

The chrome strip running all the way around the car can suffer from problems. The main issue is the perishing of the plastic seat between the car and the chrome trim. As the rubber becomes old it tends to lift and separate from both and at worst case hang out… Read More

Published on 17th December 2016

Dashboard - how to repaint the fascia

The Figaro Dashboard can become dull and dirty, especially around the glove box. There is a solution, however as it can be repainted. The process involves the removal of the complete dash, instruments, gauges and controls. They need to be thoroughly cleaned, we use a soda solution. After they have… Read More

Festive Figgy Run - 11th December 2016

On Sunday 11th December 2016 the inaugural Festive Figgy Fun Run met at the Oaksmere Hotel in Suffolk and saw 13 Figgys gathering under blue skies and winter sunshine to pose for photos in the hotel’s impressive grounds before setting off in convoy for the historic town of Lavenham, Suffolk. Read More

Published on 16th December 2016

Donington Historic Festival - 30th April to 1st May 2016

Five have plenty of fun Yes, that is the title of an Enid Blyton book, but Five Figgys definitely had plenty of fun at Donington Historic Festival on Saturday 30th April. Figaro Owners Club were pleased to be represented by “The Five”, as Car Clubs are an intrinsic feature of… Read More

Published on 30th April 2016

Plaques - Tokyo Nouvelle Vague Plaques

The club works with Blazing Gun Products who have reproduced the original Tokyo Nouvelle Vague Plaques. Only 1,500 of the 20,000 Figaros manufactured were ever supplied with the Tokyo Nouvelle Vague External Plaque. Both these plaques have been lovingly reproduced to replicate the original quality and message. The external plaques… Read More

Hand Drawn Personalised Prints

The club is delighted to work with Richard Corrigan. Richard is one of the leading artists of classic cars and has turned his attention to our beloved Figaro! Personalised Figaro Print Personalised Figaro Print with your Image £75 – Personalised Plate (Unframed). 420mm x 297mm printed… Read More

Published on 9th October 2015

Watch - Figaro Owners Club (25th Anniversary) No Longer Available

THIS ITEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE To celebrate the Figaro’s 25th Anniversary (1991 – 2016) the club has partnered with watch expert Timedrivers to design & manufacture a Figaro Watch which is faithful to the design details of the speedometer and logo. To ensure the perfect match with… Read More

Ace Cafe London - 11th April 2015

72 Figs have a Figgytastic Time at the Ace After a wet and windy start, the sun came out bang on the queue at 10.30 as cars started to arrive from around the UK and even Europe! Once squeezed in and pointing the right way members made their way to… Read More

Published on 1st May 2015

Toy - Figaro Model 1:43 Scale

Model Detailed miniature Nissan Figaro 1:43. Beautiful detail miniature with original wheels and sunroof. Manufactured by Kyosho this car is a perfect copy of the real thing and makes an ideal present or gift for the Figaro lover in your life! Material: Die-cast Colour: Emerald Green white. How can buy?… Read More

Published on 19th March 2015

Greetings Cards

Happy Birthday & Congratulations Cards which are guaranteed to raise a smile in anyone who secretly wishes they owned a Figaro… Both illustrations feature the Nissan Figaro with the strap line Beep Beep! Blank inside for your own message Specification: Printed on glossy FSC certified heavyweight ivory… Read More

Published on 23rd October 2014

Painting - How to protect the underside of the car

If you drive your Figaro all year round we highly recommend you get it treated with Waxoyl or an equivalent product. The original design of the car with its deep cavities is an ideal breeding ground for rust, especially in areas along the under-door seals. In cold conditions, salt is… Read More

Engine - Service Kit

The club works with Autolink UK who have put together a Figaro Service Kit. This consists of service parts which are perfect if you wish to have a go and do your own servicing. The kit contains Sump Plug Washer (the proper Nissan type), Oil, Air & Fuel Filters (quality,… Read More

Published on 19th August 2012

Figaro Owners Club - Videos about the Car and the Community

Here are a series of videos we have put together over the years which help demonstrate what the Figaro Owners Club is all about, and the Community at its heart. First published: 18th June 2010 Last Updated: 28th May 2026 A short video from our Ace… Read More

Published on 18th June 2010