Another one of the 55 accessories for the Nissan Figaro was eyelids or eyebrows which go above the headlights. These accessories are now becoming extremely rare as the years go on. Original Nissan eyelids are now becoming rare and are no longer available from Nissan. However, The… Read More

This is one of the most frequent distress calls that we receive – especially if the car is in “Park” when the battery goes flat. The problem is that you will need to put the car into neutral before you can move it or manoeuvres it onto a tow truck… Read More

Club founder Kevin Fagan explains how to use the club’s Technical Forum and quickly find what it is you are looking for? Including over 35,000 posts it has an extensive range of topics on all aspects of the car. Watch now   Watch more of our YouTube… Read More

One part of the interior of the Nissan Figaro that tends to wear and break is the glove box latch. It tends to weaken with age and then the plastic breaks so it goes floppy. This can be frustrating, especially if it flaps open as you drive. The… Read More

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

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

With winter and longer darker nights just around the corner, you may be interested in upgrading the existing bulbs on your Figaro. Club founder Kevin decides to fit the new Phillips H4 GT200 bulbs into Belle and takes you through how to remove the old bulbs and install the… Read More

This 2 Minute Video shows you what each switch and control does. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro YouTube ChannelSorry, there was a YouTube error. Read More

The slider knobs on the heater can become cracked over time due to heat and age. This ends up meaning they will not stay attached to the lever and fall off! These items have been manufactured using a 3d printer by member Jon Franklin. Purchasing Options Original Colour Amayama.com… Read More

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

Figaro owners faced with a flat car battery are increasingly turning to portable jump packs as a fast and convenient fix. These are compact, rechargeable, and easy to use, and allow us to restart our Figgys without needing another car or waiting for roadside assistance should we discover we have… Read More

In this video, Club founder Kevin explains what keys you should have received when you bought your Figaro, how to get another one cut, and what happens if you lose your key or lock yourself out of your car! The video shows where to find the keys 4-digit Nissan Code. Read More

I can guarantee that once a month we receive an email from someone who is panicking because they have lost their key. To make matters worse, they have no idea what the key number is so they cannot get a new one cut! We have covered all the different scenarios,… Read More

This 2 Minute Video shows you how to locate and deal with oil leaks. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro YouTube ChannelSorry, there was a YouTube error. Read More

We have another ‘how to guide’ for you, showing you how to change the various external running bulbs in your Nissan Figaro.  In this short video we show you how to change the following: Headlamp bulbs – main bulb Side… Read More

If you’ve driven your Figaro in the dark and the lighting on both the Speedometer & Tachometer is poor, the chances are it still contains the original tungsten bulbs. Due to the age of the car, these can become blackened over time. The technical reason why bulbs go black?… Read More

If you take a close look at your rear light surrounds, chances are, the shine may have dulled over time and in some cases pealing of the chrome coating may have occurred due to the poor design of allowing water to sit in the recess. No amount of polishing will… Read More

This short video may help you if your Figaro has become a victim of the small dent, usually caused by the dreaded – ‘someone has opened their car door and dented my door whilst I parked my Figaro in a car park syndrome!’ In this video, the club founder Kevin… Read More

This 2 Minute Video shows what you need to check before you put your car in for an MOT. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro YouTube ChannelSorry, there… Read More

Two rubber stoppers are used to support the lid when shut Anyone following me on our YouTube Channel will be familiar with my past efforts to paint the areas of the engine bay and inside and around the rear boot gutter. I am the sort of person with… Read More

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

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

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

Those of you familiar with Figaro’s original car stereos will be delighted to learn that Clarion has developed a sophisticated CD/Radio for the Figgy that addresses some of the originality failing features. Many of our recent refurbishments have included a new Clarion CD/Radio system that combines CDs and MP3s with… Read More

If your Clarion unit has been upgraded and includes a separate lead with a 3.5mm jack plug (normally located in the glove compartment) then this short video may be worth a watch. Kevin bought an adapter from Amazon which provides a wireless connection between your Clarion unit and your mobile… Read More

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

Over the years the rear panel can suffer from unsightly rust bubbles and fade. The Vinyl has a limited life especially if the car is subject to constant UV or bad weather. Club founder Kevin Fagan explains in detail the stages required to re-cover the rear window panel with new… Read More

This short video explains issues concerning your roof catching as it’s retracted or top boot being difficult to open and close. Club founder Kevin Fagan points out a few adjustments you can make for smoother operation of the roof. Reasons, why the top boot can catch, is also covered in… Read More

Owners will find they have a damp carpet, and wet carpets in the rear of the car or even in the front. Mildew throughout the car is another problem. We think that most of the problems come from the roof and rear top boot (which is a wet boot). If… Read More

A comprehensive 34 step 1/2 hour video tutorial on how to replace a Nissan Figaro roof (or hood). The video includes important tips and techniques required to remove your existing roof (which may be leaking due to having shrunk or have tears in it) and install a new one. The… Read More

Club founder Kevin Fagan takes you through the process and points out some useful tips when putting your roof up or down on your car. This Video is published by The Figaro Owners Club   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro… Read More

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

The Polished Stainless Roof Visor (Wind/Rain Deflector) was one of 55 accessories and is attached to the door chrome trim via 3 sets of saddles. They work very well enabling the owner to have the window open but stopping the rain from entering the cabin. Unfortunately not available from Nissan. Read More

Club founder Kevin takes you through how he painted the engine bay and inside the lower boot. The quality of paintwork within both these areas is nowhere near as high quality as the bodywork. If you like showing off your engine bay or just want to to look nice, this… Read More

Words and Pictures by Tobyn Brooks The Figaro Shop Two ways to repair a sill on a Figaro: rust repair can be done on the sills of a Figaro with a relatively cheap ‘quick fix’ by welding over the top, but at The Figaro Shop… Read More

Rust is the biggest killer of Figaros, and once it’s taken hold, the cost of repairs can be thousands of pounds. The Nissan Figaro was built in 1991, but like many cars, it has suffered from rust corrosion in certain areas of the bodywork. This could be due to a… Read More

If you drive your Figaro in wet conditions 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 wet conditions, salt… Read More

As your Figaro was manufactured in 1991 the chances are your seats may not be offering the support you need? We had the same issue and having now investigated the problem it’s easy to see why. It’s simply the lack of foam used between your bottom and the supporting steel… Read More

Club founder Kevin Fagan explains in detail the processes involved in breathing new life into your leather seats. The 3 part process involves a thorough clean (where you remove any existing leather conditioner or sealer), application of the Figaro coloured Ivory dye and finally sealing in the dye. During the… Read More

Without question, the leather seats in your Figaro are one of the most luxurious elements of your car. However, at the age of 30, they may be looking a bit tired and in need of some much-needed TLC. Regular ‘feeding’ the leather with conditioner can improve the look in the… Read More