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Stealth 007 - A one-off car created by The Figaro Shop

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
Published on 3rd March 2023

Fuel - Contamination

Words & Pictures – Kevin Fagan / Christian Brooks, Business Manager at The Figaro Shop Last month we received an email from a member who asked if she could still use her car after it had been sat in her garage undriven for 18 months. Logic told me that the… Read More
Published on 11th February 2023

Brakes - How to change your front brake pads

Words & Pictures: Tobyn Brooks With spring in the air, now is the time to start preparing your Figaro for the season. You will see elsewhere on this site that we have covered the rear brakes but also wanted to talk about the fronts. Although in some ways they… Read More
Published on 11th February 2023

Sticker - Figaro Cold Region/Frigid Zone Window Sticker

The Nissan Figaro was sold all over Japan and being a country of vast temperature differences between North and South, approximately 1000 of the manufactured units were classed as “cold weather” versions. These versions were identified by the use of a decal on the rear window and we have been… Read More
Published on 1st February 2023

Clarion – Knob Replacements

The two knobs on the Clarion unit can become cracked over time due to age. This ends up meaning they will not stay attached to the spindle and fall off! These items have been manufactured to look the same as the original but with a lighter colour using a 3d… Read More
Published on 27th January 2023

Figaro leads Three Kings (Day) Parade - Spain

Words, Pictures and Video by Spanish Member: Luis Crespo The “Three Kings (Day) Parade” is celebrated on the evening of January 5th in all big and small cities – even in suburbs – in Spain. All children are very excited about greeting the ‘Three Wise Men’ and expecting… Read More
Published on 6th January 2023

January & February 2023 Newsletter

We hope you had a great Christmas and let us be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! We are delighted to publish our latest bumper bi-monthly newsletter! Nissan Fail To Support Club In Euro-4 Re-classification. We sent out an email just before Christmas about the ongoing issue… Read More
Published on 1st January 2023

Sales Brochure

The brochure below was published in 1991 and was available in the showrooms of Nissan. The publication has been written around the film The Figaro Story (1991 Film). This 98min omnibus film was screened in 1991 and captures the Nissan Figaro in Paris, Tokyo and New York. The film follows… Read More
Published on 23rd December 2022

Roof Visor (Wind/Rain Deflector) - Information and fitting video

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

Repair - Lower boot dent repair video

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
Published on 16th December 2022

Pin Badges - Helen Paszyn (Fleur De Lys)

Member Helen Paszyn has created 9 Enamel fleur–de–lys Figaro Badges in 8 colours plus no fill colour. Measures 20mm high x 12mm wide. PRICE £7 each (Free standard delivery to the UK) HOW TO BUY Visit the Etsy site which provides FREE UK SHIPPING Click here… Read More
Published on 13th December 2022

Door Striker Plate Fitting Video

Over time the plastic buffer can wear out which causes problems when closing the door. Club founder Kevin Fagan takes you through removing the existing plates and fitting the new ones. Once fitted the door closes and opens much more smoothly. NOTE. SINCE SHOOTING THE VIDEO I HAVE BEEN ADVISED… Read More
Published on 9th December 2022

Pin Badge and Window Sticker - Figaro Smiles

Pins Badge & Window Sticker – Figaro Smiles For the fans and owners of the Nissan Figaro, the Figaro Smiles Facebook Group is the most active group on Facebook with lots of fun posts celebrating the love of all things Figaro!   Members loved it so much that… Read More
Published on 9th December 2022

Driving - Preparations for Winter Driving in a Nissan Figaro

Let’s be honest, the Figaro is in its element on those sun-drenched roof-down days. But blessed with fantastic heating, the car can still be great fun to drive on those cold clear winter days, and for the brave, with the roof down and bobble hats on!  … Read More
Published on 27th November 2022

Air Conditioning - LED Lamp Upgrade

The existing A/C lamp is very dull and hard to see. You can upgrade it to be much brighter which is better as you can see if you have left the A/C on! There are two options for upgrades… OPTION 1 – PCB Modification £20 Club member Andy Knowles can… Read More
Published on 23rd November 2022

Nissan Figaro Wall Calendar 2023

SOLD OUT! Sorry, the calendar is now sold out. We are so proud to have shipped over 200 around the world 🙂 Submit a picture for our 2024 Calendar Click here We are delighted to announce the publication of our club’s 13th Nissan Figaro Wall… Read More
Published on 16th November 2022

Painting - The Figaro car shell

Words and Pictures Toby Brooks (The Figaro Shop) Painting a Figaro is a much more enjoyable process in terms of aesthetics. One that can make a slightly tired-looking car into a vibrant, gleaming one again………or even a unique extension of your personality!… Read More
Published on 5th November 2022

Essex Figaro Day Trip - Sunday 30th October 2022

Words, Pictures and Video – Adam Woods This year we managed to put together five-day trips across the Eastern Region! Spookily our Halloween event would again take place in Essex! Well, it wasn’t really that spooky as we had intended to do something else in Essex in September, with October… Read More
Published on 4th November 2022

MOT - Checks to help pass your cars MOT test

If it’s time for your Figgies MOT test, you might be worried about whether it’s going to pass or fail. Thankfully, there are quick checks that you can do to give your vehicle the best chance of passing. Many vehicles fail their MOT because of small silly issues like faulty… Read More
Published on 3rd November 2022

November & December 2022 Newsletter

We are delighted to publish our latest bi-monthly newsletter. FIGGY OWNERS LOVE TO SHOW OFF! Sue and I had always suspected it, but we needed the evidence of our recent 2022 Cornwall Figaro Rally to confirm our thoughts… “We believe that deep down, most Figaro owners are exhibitionists!” And… Read More
Published on 2nd November 2022

Dutch Figaro After Summer Tour - Sunday 25th September 2022

Words and Pictures Joyce & Pascal Like the last year, the last Sunday of September was the Figaro After Summer Tour organized by Figarolikes. We were looking for a nice part of the Netherlands, where our beloved Figaro’s would have a great drive. We had view options in mind, and… Read More
Published on 19th October 2022

Bumpers - Fibreglass Bumper Set

Manufactured by Figarorental.com these bumpers are made from Fibreglass. The company is run by Irish member Brendan Tighe who became frustrated about the high costs of chrome bumpers and went about manufacturing a replacement set from a cheaper material like fibreglass. Part of the cost-saving has been achieved by creating… Read More
Published on 17th October 2022

Seats - How To Improve The Seat Comfort On A Nissan Figaro Video

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
Published on 14th October 2022

Engine – Engine Idle Speed (IAA Unit) Set Up

You may find that your Figaro is idling too slow or fast. Engine idle setting should be set at around 850rpm. WHAT THE IAA (IDLE, AIR, ADJUST) UNIT DO? The unit which is mounted to the engine allows you to set up Idle, Electrical (headlights, indicators) and AC Loading. Read More
Published on 14th October 2022

Battery - Disconnect Switch

One of the most common issues we hear about at the club is flat batteries even after a week. The Figaro seems to have issues in this area which we suspect in many instances is down to what they refer to as ‘leakage’. When the battery is left connected… Read More
Published on 13th October 2022

Pin Badge - Helen Paszyn (Figaro)

Member Helen Paszyn has created 5 Enamel Figaro Badges in all 4 classic colours plus a pink custom colour. PRICE £7 each or £32 complete set of colours with five pins (Free standard delivery to the UK) HOW TO BUY Visit the Etsy site which provides FREE UK… Read More
Published on 11th October 2022

Cornwall Figaro Tour - Sunday 25th/Thursday 29th September 2022

Sar and Pat organised the whole event and made brilliant hosts during the evenings too Words, Pictures and Video Kevin Fagan Time flies as it was 3 years since Pat and Sarah Light’s Cornwall Rally back in 2019. They were keen to create the event again in 2020… Read More
Published on 5th October 2022

Cleaning - How to wash the Nissan Figaro Video

We know what you’re thinking! I don’t need a video to teach me how to wash a car but the Figaro has some unusual and quirky features, one of which is the way the car removes water from the roof gully and top boot area. Also, parts of… Read More
Published on 4th October 2022

Maria Haines - Why I love my Figaro?

My Figgy makes me feel amazing it’s my happy pill, my treasure, my soul mate.  She is my vintage, stylish & cute.  She turns heads, gets the thumbs up & lifts up my spirits to others. She’s worth it !!! I have had the car for just a year,… Read More
Published on 24th September 2022

Cambridgeshire Figaro Day Trip - Sunday 18th September 2022

Words, Pictures and Video Adam Woods We started planning the Cambridgeshire Day Trip a few months ago, and not knowing that side of the region quite as well, I really struggled to find a nice venue where we could meet in a lovely setting with decent parking, while also finding… Read More
Published on 21st September 2022

Keith Evans - Why I love my Figaro?

I am an ex-pat Brit now living in California. I had never seen, nor even heard of, a Nissan Figaro. Then, on a trip back to the UK, I saw this cool, quirky, retro car passing by, “What on Earth is that?”, I asked my sister. “No idea”, she replied. Read More
Published on 16th September 2022
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