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North East Figaro Meet Up - Saturday 30th July 2022

It’s been a while since there has been a Figgy meet-up in the North East! And it’s long overdue!! 8 figs attended this event last month. Organised by our local chapter coordinator Gabriella Giovinchi our members attended this event located at Wynyard Hall. The venue has a fascinating history, enriched… Read More
Published on 3rd August 2022

Figaro Hertfordshire Day Trip – Sunday 10th July 2022

Words, Pictures and Video by Adam Woods As the Eastern Chapter includes Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, it was about time we did an event over on that side of the region rather than Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex as we have before! As usual, I set about planning with the original… Read More
Published on 25th July 2022

July & August 2022 Newsletter

We are delighted to publish our latest newsletter just in time for the weekend! Figaro wins ‘best car’ at the Laon Historique Annual Pilgrimage 2022 We kick off with some wonderful news. Following our epic trip to France with 40 of our members (see more below) we are delighted… Read More
Published on 1st July 2022

Scuff Cups

Manufactured by Garage FK10 these scuff cups are made from 2mm 304-grade* stainless steel. They are complete with self-adhesive strips which allow you to fix them to the car. *304 stainless steel is used for a variety of household and industrial applications such as food handling and processing equipment, screws,… Read More
Published on 30th June 2022

Figaro Suffolk Day Trip - Sunday 19th June 2022

Words, Pictures and Video by Adam Woods With Aldeburgh being such a well-loved destination, and the warm welcome we had from their mayor last year, we were still determined to do something a little different, so we switched our starting point from Woodbridge to Beccles so we could experience a… Read More
Published on 24th June 2022

The More Than Eleven Lakes Tour Gallery - Sunday 29 May 2022

Words and Pictures: Pascal Snel The place to be with your Figaro was Friesland, on May 29. Friesland is in the most northern part of the Netherlands. This area was for one day Figaroland. With 27 Figaro’s from attendees and the Figaro from the organization. It was a perfect day… Read More
Published on 15th June 2022

Are you sitting comfortably?

Then we’ll begin with this IKEA/FIGARO chair! Created by member Ian Mckeen who searched online auction sites and managed to pick up a sorry-looking passenger seat for a small sum and a couple of old Ikea bent wooden chairs! Ian stripped all 3 chairs down, re-coloured and polished the Figaro… Read More
Published on 15th June 2022

French Figaro Adventure - 3rd to 6th June 2022

The trip started with lunch on the beach! WORDS, PICTURES AND VIDEO KEVIN FAGAN Laon Historique Annual Pilgrimage is the biggest classic car pilgrimage in Europe and attracts up to 800 cars (600 this year). This was the first time our club had been invited to attend this… Read More
Published on 11th June 2022

1991 - Where the Nissan Figaro's were built

Have you ever wondered where your Figaro was made? The car was actually manufactured under license by a company named Takata (Takada) Kogyo, who was an approved manufacturing partner of the Nissan Motor Company. We assume the main reason that Nissan choose Takata to produce the Figaro was due to… Read More
Published on 29th May 2022

Polo Hubcaps - How to remove them

The iconic look of the Nissan Figaro is one that is easily recognisable from its sweeping curves, chrome-plated bumpers and ivory ‘polo’ wheel trim and chrome centre caps. However, removing the polo’s without scratching or cracking the plastic can be tricky. Here we show you a good way of prising… Read More
Published on 24th May 2022

Norfolk Day Trip Sunday 15th May 2022

After the success of last year’s Norfolk Day Trip, we wanted this years to be as good but a bit different. This time we wanted to do the North West of Norfolk rather than the North East, and set about planning. Read More
Published on 23rd May 2022

Tyres - Specification and Information

Here we look at both the tyres and hub options. The Figaro was supplied as standard with what is known as Polo Hub Caps. These white hub caps clip over the wheel hub with spring clips to complete the look of the Figaro. Tyre Specification According to the Figaro… Read More
Published on 3rd May 2022

1991 - How to find when your Figaro left the factory?

You can only establish the month and year of manufacture of your Figaro here. First, locate your VIN Number (Vehicle Identification Number) which as an example will be like FK10-004551. This will be in the paperwork or printed in the engine bay – Learn more Now only… Read More
Published on 28th April 2022

May & June 2022 Newsletter

We are delighted to publish our latest newsletter a few days early. Yamamoto Katsuya’s Figaro (which was featured on our website a few months ago) was involved in a huge crash last Sunday. Our friend Yamamoto (see picture here after the crash) suffered 6 broken bones and will be in… Read More
Published on 28th April 2022

Julie Thornley - Audrey’s one-way ticket to Portugal

We expect to cause quite a stir too – strangers have shown much interest in her asking me what make she is, how old she is and on her first trip out to the local supermarket and whilst we were loading the car with shopping, a man asked if he could take photographs of her. Read More
Published on 20th April 2022

Boot - How to open the top boot if you have a flat battery

If your battery is flat or your top boot opener switch will not release the top boot, you can still access it by pulling entering the lower boot and locating two release wires which are in each corner of the lower boot. Simply pull each wire and the top boot… Read More
Published on 19th April 2022

Starting - How To Test The Cold Start Valve

The valve is located at the back of the engine on the ECCS as below. What does the Cold Start Valve do? The cold start valve allows more air into the engine when it’s cold to aid first starting which increases the idle speed. The valve closes after… Read More
Published on 7th April 2022

Nissan Reveals Original Colour for “Cult Classic” Nissan Figaro!

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today revealed early plans for the Figaro, originally designed over thirty years ago to “bring out an atmosphere of light-hearted elegance, the entire car painted in a solid two-tone colour scheme.” The plans were discovered by Naomi Watanabe in an unpublished version of… Read More
Published on 1st April 2022

Glove Box Lock - Fitting Video

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
Published on 9th March 2022

Door Card Removal Video

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
Published on 9th March 2022

Towing a Nissan Figaro

If your Figaro breaks down and requires recovery, be mindful of the way it is collected. As the car has an automatic gearbox connected to the front wheel, extensive damage can occur if the car is towed.  We recommend using a flatbed breakdown recovery lorry which means the car can… Read More
Published on 7th March 2022

March & April 2022 Newsletter

Apologies for the delay, unfortunately, I seem unable to shake off this lousy illness which continues to make me feel like yuk 🙁 With world peace now in serious jeopardy, it’s hard to make sense of just about anything at the moment. If I’m truly honest, I really struggled to… Read More
Published on 5th March 2022

Large Man Drives a Nissan Figaro. Will It End Well?

Youtuber blogger JayEmm gets behind the wheel of Freddie The Figaro which belongs to Alysha Hall (UK South East England Chapter Coordinator). He states… The darling of young ladies everywhere, this car seems to represent everything that most of us “petrolheads” despise The video has enjoyed almost 18,000… Read More
Published on 2nd March 2022

Brakes - How to change your front and rear brakes Video

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
Published on 2nd March 2022

Lighting - How to replace the bulbs video

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
Published on 1st March 2022

Lighting - Upgrade to LED Signal Lighting (Kit)

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
Published on 11th February 2022

Engine - Spark plug replacement

Words & Pictures – Toby Brooks The Figaro Shop Although spark plugs may seem like a minor thing, you screw them in, you screw them out. The Figaro does have some quirks and over the years we have come up with a few tricks for making the job easier. Being… Read More
Published on 9th February 2022

Toy - Model Nissan Figaros

Over the years, several toy manufacturers have created the Nissan Figaro. Ranging in size from 210mm (1:18 scale) down to 40mm. Available in metal diecast or plastic the toys are more for static display than play. Most are not available now and are available on auction sites, changing hands for… Read More
Published on 1st February 2022

Clarion - CD/Tape/Radio wiring diagram

With the Clarion unit now over 30 years old, the electronics and wiring can become problematic. Often the unit may stop working completely but before you think it’s faulty, this could be down to the connections at the back of the unit. How to check the connections? Remove the… Read More
Published on 7th January 2022

January & February 2022 Newsletter

It’s Kevin & Sue reporting in on New Year’s Eve. We hope you had a great Christmas and here’s our latest club newsletter, out a day early for your enjoyment 🙂 With the misery of Omicron still dominating the news, it’s hard to remain upbeat at the moment but we… Read More
Published on 31st December 2021

Colours - Interior Colour Trims

The Figaro was produced in four main body colours which we refer to as the Classic Colours. Emerald Green, Pale Aqua, Topaz Mist and Lapis Grey. Each car had a matching trim colour inside the cockpit. These colours (see the 4 horn caps) were applied to the following 4 areas… Read More
Published on 23rd December 2021

Jules Janes - Wedding Bells

Having had the pleasure of carrying out wedding bookings over the last few years in the Figs (Lily and Mr Plum), and latterly coming through the last few years of a difficult rollercoaster, I thought I’d share some of the happy occasions. When “Lily the Fig” was advertised on Gumtree… Read More
Published on 23rd December 2021

Belinda Wanless - Ceramic Coating Upgrade

Words & Pictures Belinda Wanless Some of you may remember an article I wrote in 2011/12 about my Fig 2’s change of colour from ‘winter’ grey to glorious sparkly orange three weeks after I bought it. I loved it! Roll on ten years (where did they go?!) and things have… Read More
Published on 22nd December 2021
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