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Figaro owner Jeremiah Blakley decided to tackle the job of converting his Figaro from Auto to Manual. We are delighted to share his video and story here. Statement from Jeremiah Blakley I’m going over all the things I figured out to swap a 5-speed in place of… Read More

As our Figaros gracefully age into their mid-30s, certain areas, particularly the rubber edging, can show signs of wear. The degradation of rubber and the drying out of the original glue can lead to unsightly detachment, often resulting in repairs that don’t always look great. For those of us striving… Read More

The Nissan Figaro is an appreciating classic car and its cult status has ensured lots of the remaining Nissan Figaro’s are very well cared for. When new back in 1991, the Figaro was supplied with a single generic Nissan branded key and a revered decorative key. These decorative keys… Read More

One of 55 Accessories available at the time, the Parking Stick was designed to help the driver see the front corner of the car and aid parking. The item was unavailable for several years until Figaro specialist The Figaro Shop re-manufactured it.  The product… Read More

For those owners looking to create a Category I or 2 status for their Nissan Figaro, then the re-chroming of the chrome parts is a requirement. This video takes you through how to remove the handles, prepare them to be chromed and re-installed. Once removed you can send off your… Read More

The most endearing part of the Figaro is all that lovely Chrome. Due to the age of the car, this can become crazed and dull, however, the wing mirror stalks can be brought back to new by re-chroming. You will need to remove the stalk from the mirror which is… Read More

The most endearing part of the Figaro is all that lovely Chrome! Due to the age of the car, this can become crazed and dull, however, the brackets can be brought back to new by re-chroming these items can make the car look great again. Two companies are offering this… Read More

If your brake lights stay on permanently, even when you remove the keys and lock the car then chances are the Green Brake Light Switch Pedal Stopper has broken and fallen off the stopper bracket.  Over time, the stopper can become brittle and break into multiple pieces. If the stopper… Read More

By The Figaro Shop The ivory-shaded interior of the Nissan Figaro is one of its most recognisable features and hosts a range of great retro design details. It is adorned with chrome, leather and vinyl to make the greatest visual impact and make you feel like you are truly driving… Read More

Words and Pictures by The Figaro Shop The Nissan Figaro is equipped with a turbocharger allowing the engine to produce more power, torque, acceleration and fuel economy from the 987cc powerplant. The turbocharger works by using spent exhaust gas to spin a turbine which in turn forces air in the… Read More

Recommended by us, this is a free service offered by The Figaro Shop General Manager Christian Brooks explains to Kevin what the service covers and how it can benefit the owner. Discover the True Health of Your Figaro with this Exclusive Service. Take your beloved Figaro to The Figaro Shop… Read More

IF YOU OWN A NISSAN FIGARO YOU MUST WATCH THIS VIDEO AND WE CAN GUARANTEE YOU WILL LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR CAR! We took the club car ‘Belle’ to Oxford-based The Figaro Shop for an annual service and decided to make a video of what areas… Read More

Words and Video: Kevin Fagan Oxford-based Figaro specialist The Figaro Shop has released a new service offering to build a virtually new Nissan Figaro from scratch. Titled Restored & Remastered the process takes around 3 months and 300+ hours of work to produce the car. Our club car ‘Belle’ was… Read More

Over time, the heated rear screen can begin to de-laminate and more commonly, the heated elements begin to fail reducing its ability to clear condensation from the rear screen. The glass is no longer available. Click here for the Front Windscreen The Figaro Shop have re-manufactured this item to… Read More

Words and Pictures The Figaro Shop The Figaro Shop based in Oxfordshire, England were recently called upon to assist with the discovery of an Emerald Green Nissan Figaro, imported from Holland in 1998 and then left untouched ever since. The finder inherited the land, barn and all its contents in… Read More

Breaking down miles from home in a foreign country is everyone’s worst nightmare, We were elated to hear from club member Alan Sykes about the tremendous service he received from Classicline Insurance and The Figaro Shop after his breakdown in Luxembourg. Alan was stuck in the middle of nowhere, far… 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

Didcot-based Figaro specialists, The Figaro Shop contacted us with exciting news about a whole bunch of new ‘no longer available from Nissan’ products that they have developed to ensure the longevity of the Figaro. This is excellent news for owners and enthusiasts of the car as it means we can… Read More

The club founder Kevin shows you how easy it is to move your Bonnet/Hood up or down and align it with the car’s bodywork. Nissan provided two bonnet height adjuster rubbers which are located inside the corners of the bonnet/hood. Few owners know that these can be turned to allow… Read More

Words and Pictures – The Figaro Shop Now, this one’s a bit special!  At The Figaro Shop, we love to make dreams come true by building bespoke Figaros to your specific brief, so we were really excited when Kim came to us wanting a de-chromed black ‘stealth’ Figaro.  After many… Read More

Lizzie Mawer with her Figaro, outside the Figaro Shop March 1st – 2023 – Oxfordshire, UK Nissan Figaro Up for Auction Raises £13,000 for The Compassionate Friends The Figaro Shop based in Didcot, South Oxfordshire, ran a silent auction on behalf of one of their customers to… Read More

The Pao was part of the Pike Factory Cars (as was the Figaro) so we thought it was worth a mention! We were excited to see this initiative from The Figaro Shop Words and Pictures: Toby Brooks We love the Nissan Pao, it’s the older brother of the Figaro. We… Read More

Being over 30 years old the original console can become worn where legs touch it or through use. Yesterday I decided to try a spray the item using The Figaro Shop Interior Ivory Aerosol 400ml. I was concerned that being flexible the paint may not adhere correctly but it worked… 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

If you have to replace the speaker or window motor you will need to remove the internal door card. This video takes you through all the screws which you need to remove and how to slide the card out. This video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop… Read More

Here is our ultimate brake fitting guide for your Figaro! Our experts guide you through how to change the front and rear brakes on your Figaro This video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe… 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

The Figaro Shop have created a kit of LED lights that are a direct replacement for the original bulbs. The new LED variants emit a modern bright light that is not only brighter, safer and more reliable but also draws less current than the original and ensures more visibility. The… Read More

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

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

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

Like A Figaro…But Faster! Have you ever been a little bit frustrated at the 3-speed automatic gearbox on your Figaro? The Figaro Shop can convert your Figaro to a 5-speed manual transmission. Contact Figaro Shop What is the cost? Workshop Manager Mark White stated that the… 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 little upgrade can be fitted in 5 minutes and may even improve your MPG and performance! If you enjoy tinkering with your Figaro and don’t mind delving under the bonnet then read on. Chances are the air filter fitted in your Figaro is a paper type which is perfectly… Read More

The Figaro suffers badly from rust around the rear arches. This is due to the spot welding of the sub-frame to the shell of the car. Water from the road is forced up into this area and has no way of escaping. Over time the water turns the metal to… Read More

We asked owner of The Figaro Shop, Toby Brooks to comment on one of the hottest subjects when owners buy the car; What octane number should I put in my Figaro? The argument on fuel types for Japanese cars has rolled on for years. There probably isn’t… Read More

US Member Jeff Elson commissioned The Figaro Shop to create this wonderful example. The stunning example has a mere 4,800 km or 2,983 miles and being one of only 2,000 made in the Topaz Mist shade makes this car a very special find, possibly the rarest Figaro remaining. The unusual… Read More

According to the supplier, this is a Silicone replacement hose kit, which far exceeds the quality of the original genuine Nissan parts, will help eliminate any boost leaks and on top of that improve the looks of your engine. Leaking boost pressure causes noise, low power, bad running and eventually… Read More

I first met the Figaro in 2006 when I happened to catch a bit of ‘The Sarah Jane Adventures’ on TV.  I had a little bronze Fiat Punto at the time… just and A to B car….and there on the TV was something far more interesting and exciting. By March… Read More