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Lighting - Rechroming Nissan Figaro Rear Lights Video

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

Published on 1st July 2020

July & August 2020 Newsletter

Don’t worry we’re not in July just yet but being a Sunday we thought you may wish to read this today rather than in the week.  We hope you are safe and well during these continued strange times? Lockdown has been a long slog that’s for sure and so frustrating… Read More

Published on 28th June 2020

Cleaning - A guide to cleaning the Engine Bay

Having a clean engine bay is not just for the purest it can also help you spot problems such as oil leaks and perished seals. Here are 10 things you can do to improve your engine bay so you could eat your dinner off it! Some cost money but many… Read More

Published on 17th June 2020

Peter & Andrea Häussler - Wooden Figaro Model

Created by German artist Raimund Göbner Bildhauer this large Figaro model has been carved out of Limewood. We love the detail of the car, driver, passenger and the two dogs in the back. The model was exhibited back in March and is now owned by Luxembourg members Peter & Andrea… Read More

Published on 16th June 2020

Ian Williams - Doctor Who and the Emerald Figaro

Words & Pictures by member Ian Williams. You may recall back in October last year a request was sent through to Kevin at Figaro HQ to recruit an Emerald Green Figaro to be featured in a special Doctor Who box set.  Well, the message was flashed across the internet and… Read More

Published on 10th June 2020

Engine - Engine Idle Speed (IAA Unit) Blanking Grommets

We know how much money a Figaro repair can usually cost but not this time! These little grommets seal the adjustment holes (normally empty) in the IAA unit located in the engine bay. The grommets stop dirt getting into the threads of the adjuster screws also acts… Read More

Published on 2nd June 2020

Labels - A look at the delivery labels that came with the car

When the car was delivered Nissan provided three warning/operating instruction labels. You may be lucky enough to have one or all as part of cars paperwork. These are now very rare so suggest you keep them somewhere safe! Below we have translated what the labels say in English. GEAR… Read More

Published on 27th May 2020

Nissan - Nissan Figaro Roof Instructions

The car was supplied with a roof operational card as standard. Written in Japanese but does contain many cartoon style images which are useful. Below we have translated the information for you. A4 Opening & Closing Roof Operation Instruction Sheet Download & Print Watch Video [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxwAFHThzng[/youtube]… Read More

Published on 25th May 2020

Number of Figaros on the road in UK continue to decline

According to the Drivers & Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) the number of FK10 vehicles (Figaros) licenced to drive OTR (on the road) in the UK roads at the 30th June 2019 was 3,336. This is down 193 from 12 months before and confirms a continued reduction but interestingly there was… Read More

Published on 16th May 2020

Cleaning - How To Clean The Nissan Figaro Engine Bay Video

How to clean your engine bay so you could eat your dinner off it (well almost). Kevin shows you some of the tips to get your engine bay looking as clean as the rest of your Figaro. All that’s required is some time and effort and a few cleaning agents. Read More

Published on 11th May 2020

Price List

We have translated the Original Price List which issued by Nissan on the 14th February 1991. The information shows: The car had base price of 1,870,000 Yen (£14,000*). The base price car included as standard power steering, power windows and genuine leather seats. Air Conditioning was an additional cost of … Read More

Published on 11th May 2020

Fuse Box

The fusebox can be located in the drivers side footwell, below the steering wheel on the right. As the information is written in Japanese we have provided a helpful translation label which you can print-off and attach to the fuse box. We have published an A4 Sheet that you… Read More

Published on 10th May 2020

Nissan Figaro Online Quiz - Test Your Figgy Knowledge

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Published on 10th May 2020

May & June 2020 Newsletter

Who would have thought that when I wrote my update a month ago the majority of the world would today still be in lockdown. I get the feeling everyone’s Figaro has never been so clean and shiny. It appears we are all ready to go with nowhere to go! Events… Read More

Published on 1st May 2020

Forum - How to use the Nissan figaro Forum Video

Club founder Kevin Fagan explains how to use the club’s 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 Ownership Help Guides… Read More

Published on 29th April 2020

Nissan Figaro - Downloadable Colouring A4 Page

Nissan have launched a DRAW DRAW DRAW initiative.  23 newly created, downloadable colouring pages featuring beloved Nissan classic cars, current models, futuristic concepts and even some “cult classic” models, such as the Nissan Figaro and ChoiMobi. Nissan designers from around the world created the pages… Read More

Seat - Lace Seat Covers

The original covers manufactured by Nissan When the Figaro was launched back in 1991 it was possible to purchase a range of accessories to allow you to personalise your car. One of those was lace seat covers which fitted over the original seats but unfortunately no longer available… Read More

Published on 17th April 2020

Cleaning - How to clean the seat belts on a Nissan Figaro Video

Over the years the Ivory seat belts can discolour and become more stuck as you unbuckle and they try to retract. Club founder Kevin Fagan demonstrates how you can bring them back to looking just like new and improve the retraction of the belt. You will require a bucket of… Read More

Published on 12th April 2020

David & Judy Kerr - Kiwi Adventure

Words & Pictures by New Zealand Members David & Judy Kerr Our Figaro is named ‘Minty’ Judy and I, along with friends Jim and Colleen recently had a weekend in Blenheim, which is in our South Island at the top, and decided to extend it a couple of… Read More

Published on 8th April 2020

Ace Cafe London Vertual Tour - Sunday April 12th 2020

Not to be deterred by a nasty virus club founder Kevin Fagan (in self-isolation) takes a look back at some of the past events at this historic venue. Sit back and enjoy the ride!   Watch more of our YouTube Rallies, Meets & Events Subscribe to our… Read More

Published on 4th April 2020

Figaro Owners Club - Service Schedules

The A4 schedules can be downloaded and printed To help you keep your Figaro in tip-top condition we have put together a set of downloadable service schedule forms. The forms are available as a PDF which can be saved and printed on A4 paper allowing you to address… Read More

Published on 3rd April 2020

Message of thanks and tips on how to tinker with your Figaro

Club founder Kevin Fagan sends a personal message of thanks to all the front-line key workers around the world providing support during this difficult time. Read More

Published on 30th March 2020

Rear Window Panel - How to recover on a Nissan Figaro Video

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

Published on 8th March 2020

March & April 2020 Newsletter

As it’s a Saturday we decided to send our March & April 2020 Newsletter a day early. After what seems to have been the wettest winter in history (UK), spring is just around the corner and both Sue and I cannot wait for the weather to improve and get back… Read More

Published on 29th February 2020

Colour - How to find the original body, trim and cabin colour

As the Figaro was manufactured back in 1991 over the years you may find the car has been resprayed (sometimes twice). If you are buying a Figaro it’s important to find out as much as you can about the history and if any restoration work has been carried out on… Read More

Published on 12th February 2020

Trim - Chrome Strip Rubber Seal Replacement

A solution by The Figaro Shop for the common cracked seals/gaskets on either side of the chrome strips that run the length of the Figaro. The self-adhesive seal profile will finish the stainless steel trims back to their former glory. The current dated seals will have hardened over the years… Read More

Published on 11th February 2020

Dirk Parker - 21st Birthday Gift

Words & Pictures Dirk Parker Having bought and restored a barn-find ‘1972 VW Beetle Karmann’ for my son’s 21st birthday, it was always my intention to balance things for my daughter, Francesca. I had thought about a Figaro for some time and I then came across this car in… Read More

Published on 30th January 2020

Michael Lounton - West Ham Figaro

Words by Toby Brooks & Michael Lounton – Pictures by The Figaro Shop Michael Lounton first came up with the idea for this very special gift for his wife a few years ago. In November 2017 he visited The Figaro Shop and we begun to help him turn this amazing… Read More

Published on 10th January 2020

January & February 2020 Newsletter

Welcome to our January & February 2020 Newsletter and let us hopefully be the first to wish you a Happy New Year Register to attend the largest Figaro Party ever! We are delighted to launch the 30th Birthday Party next year. The observant of you will notice a change of… Read More

Published on 1st January 2020

12 ways to add value to your Nissan Figaro

We believe if you are prepared to put the time in and spend money wisely you can actually retain your car’s value and in some cases actually increase it! Over the years the clubs processed hundreds of insurance valuations. We are pleased to report in most cases… Read More

Published on 21st December 2019

Sanford Doi - Nissan Figaro Personalised Number Plates

UK owners can only look on in envy at some of the mouth-watering personalised number plates that appear on our us members’ figs! Words: Sanford Doi  Pictures: Club Members After seeing ‘MYFIGY’ posted by Sanford Doi on our USA Facebook Chapter Group we were interested to know just how he… Read More

Published on 29th November 2019

Nissan Figaro Wall Calendar 2020

We are delighted to announce the publication of our 10th Nissan Figaro Calendar! Comprising of 15 pictures of our members cars parked at stunning locations in England, Wales, Scotland, USA, Netherlands and New Zealand. The Calendar measures 28cm wide x 44cm high opened out. Top wire-o-bound Spiral binder, 250gsm Matt… Read More

Published on 20th November 2019

LHD - A look a left hand drive Nissan Figaros

Despite popular belief, Nissan never actually manufactured any left-hand drive Figaros. If you’re lucky enough to own one, it would have gone through considerable modification to move the steering wheel and all the controls to the left-hand side of the car’s cabin. When Nissan launched the Figaro back in 1991… Read More

Published on 15th November 2019

Toy - Yuki Saga (Nissan Figaro Soft Toy)

For those of you who love sewing and being creative why not make your own Figaro out of felt? Japanese Member Yuki Saga produced this Pale Aqua Figaro on this page and has documented how she did it and all the parts you will need along with scale templates required… Read More

Published on 14th November 2019

November & December 2019 Newsletter

Welcome to our November & December 2019 Newsletter. This edition includes the latest news and Figaro gossip plus a new Caption Competition, the much anticipated Cotswold Fun Weekend launch, Patrick Light’s Cornwall Rally, an amazing 150 hour restoration from member Eoin Mekie, Holland Rally report from Pascal Snel, Members’ story… Read More

Published on 1st November 2019

Seats - Replacement leather seat kits

The club works with Seat Surgeons who can fit replacement leather seats either sent by post so you fit yourself or they can fit for you. Tekko – This is a man-made microfibre material. It has a very natural feel close to genuine leather. Very durable and hard-wearing. Read More

Published on 24th October 2019

Safety - Baby seats and if you can fit them?

As a club we are always receiving questions concerning “Can I fit a baby seat to a Nissan Figaro?” We thought it would be useful to post comments from some of a few of our members of their experiences… I have just bought my first Figaro, and I have a… Read More

Roof - How To Fit A Roof To The Nissan Figaro Video

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

Published on 16th October 2019

Carol & Eoin Mekie - Full Restoration

A&E Restoration After sitting on a drive for 10 years with a torn roof this lucky Figaro was given life saving surgery just in time The car now stripped and on its way to the painters Words & Pictures Eoin Mekie We bought… Read More

Published on 13th October 2019

Dutch Figaro After Summer Tour - Sunday 29th August 2019

Words & Pictures by Pascal & Joyce 29th September 2019. We started the 1st After a summer tour in the Netherlands with 17 Figaro’s. 7 x Lapis Grey, 4 x Emerald Green, 3 x Pale Aqua, 1 x Topaz Mist and 2 x Custom Colour in black. As… Read More

Published on 4th October 2019