This aerial collar (top nut) has been remanufactured by Garage FK10. They were originally made from soft aluminium and when fitted for many years, they prove to be troublesome coming off! Whether you want to respray the bodywork of the car and don’t want any masking lines, or you are… Read More

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

Words and Pictures: Simon Smith A common issue with the Figaro’s is Head Gasket and Piston damage caused by the failure of hoses, thereby causing a loss of coolant and overheating. Figaros only have a temperature gauge meaning you have to keep an eye on the gauge to… Read More

Words and Pictures by Alan Sykes Have you ever wished that you had a centre armrest for the passenger and driver on a long journey, my wife said that her Figaro needed one, and she set me a challenge. After carrying out a lot of searching for styles of armrests… Read More

If the bonnet has been painted then you will have no reference. The position for the new badge is in the centre and 22mm up from the bonnet lid Is your bonnet badge looking tired or worst missing? Here we show you how to replace and fit… Read More

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

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

This little modification costs only £2.24! Club founder Kevin fits two rubber inserts to the inside of the top boot roof tabs to stop the release buckle from being marked by the tabs. The upgrade also helps keep the roof more secure and bending the tabs slightly will push the… Read More

One of the issues owners have when raising/closing the roof or accessing the top boot is trying to lift the lid. In most cases, the car’s gas struts which should assist in raising the boot and create a small gap are the original which means they do nothing meaning you… 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

The boot light was one of the 55 accessories sold when the car was manufactured back in 1991. The item is long longer available from Nissan but has now been re-manufactured by Nic Caraccio and is complete with a handy switch so you can turn it on… Read More

The top boot light was one of the 55 accessories sold when the car was manufactured back in 1991. The light fits inside the top lid and switches on when the boot is opened. If you are interested in upgrading your Figaro and adding this then read… Read More

Remember the rear boot is a WET BOOT! This means that it will get wet inside so if you want to keep stuff dry why not fit a Boot Liner?  A great way to protect dirt from entering the drain holes is to fit a plastic boot liner. We found… Read More

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

Manufactured by Garage FK10 these bumpers are made from 2mm 304-grade* stainless steel. All holes are designed to match the existing Nissan bumper fittings so it’s a case of removing your existing bumpers and fitting these (see fitting video below). These will NEVER RUST! *304 stainless steel is used for… Read More

A common problem people find when changing their rear bumpers, is the corner brackets rusting and the fixing bolts snapping! The original was made of mild steel which tends to rust. The bolt which attaches to the body of the car usually snaps too! Garage FK10 have now manufactured the… Read More

As every Figaro owner knows carpets in these great little cars can let them down a bit. They are nearly always faded and often seem to sport stains and cigarette burns which are very hard to remove. Over the years different dyes have been available but the finishes and… Read More

Carpet dye – Grey Interior Renovation, Car Trim Faded Carpet Dye 1 Litre With the Figaro being over 31 years old now, chances are the carpet is looking a tab bit worn and most probably a little grubby in places which the vacuum cannot reach. Of late we… Read More

Words and Pictures by Member Prem Reynolds – December 2020 Having upgraded the door speakers to Hertz and the head unit to 3+ I still wasn’t happy with the sound in the car. Much better than the original speakers without a doubt but I wanted to really cut down the… 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

The original unit. The radio dial is replaced with a digital face plate (see above). Original buttons are used to control all the new features of the upgraded radio. The Figaro was supplied with a Clarion CD/Tape Player/Radio (an option at the time) when it was sold in… Read More

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

We have partnered up with two companies Dream Clean Autocare & Heritage Detailing Centre. What is detailing? Put simply, getting your car ‘detailed’ means a top-to-bottom thorough deep cleaning of your Figaro using specialized tools and products (to clean to the edge of the trim for example). Read More

A short video by Kevin on restoring the lower boot tray and tool kit. The video also shows how you can replace the webbing and what the compartments were originally meant for. The lower (optional) boot tray can often be forgotten when cleaning the car.   Watch more of our… Read More

The roof gutter trim runs around the top and aligns with the roof liner when closed. Over the years the ‘fur finish’ can be damaged and or become very dirty. It is very hard to clean and make good so in this video club founder Kevin shows you how you… Read More

My Figaro Clock Project – Words and Pictures by Mark Williams Download PDF When we bought out Figaro back in 2016 one of the annoying little faults was the clock not working. Asking around people said, “you won’t repair it and you can’t buy a replacement”. We… Read More

USA club member Phil Auldridge carried out this modification. Phil lives in Texas and often has a 10 hour drive from Austin (Center of Texas) west to El Paso at legal speeds of up to 85 mph so cruise control is a highly desirable upgrade! Phil has documented how he… Read More

Words and pictures by club member Download A4 Sheet Having noticed that the right-hand side dashboard plastic mounting bracket had started to crumble around the mounting holes, I decided to have a go at repairing it with something more permanent. Note, that I am not a fabricator,… Read More

The Figaro Dashboard can become dull and dirty, especially around the glove box. There is a solution, however as it can be repainted. The process involves the removal of the complete dash, instruments, gauges and controls. They need to be thoroughly cleaned, we use a soda solution. After they have… Read More

The Figaro dash top can suffer from cracking especially if the car has been left outside for much of its life. The reason this happens is the material used reacts over time to heat and UV rays causing it to expand then crack. Depending on where the crack appears this… Read More

The upgrade was carried out by member Sue Worthington’s Husband Chris. He decided to replace the existing plastic screws that hold the door card in and change them to stronger and better stainless steel ones. Anyone who has removed the existing screws and tried to use them again will know… 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

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

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

Progress Updated – 28th September 2020. Member, James Brown shares a video of the first Test Run which includes the Speed Test, Torque Test and Reverse & Regeneration Braking Test. The finished design is now undergoing testing with the new engine mounts and driveshafts. Next, he will be installing the… 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 Nissan Figaro’s automatic gearbox transmits its power through the driveshafts to the wheel hubs. Over time and due to wear and tear, the drive shafts can corrode, joints can break down and start making noises, boots can split due to dry rot/impact with road debris, vibrations can occur from… Read More

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

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… Read More

Engine overheating caused by old or faulty coolant hoses can lead to a very expensive repair bill!  These can provide a brand new Coolant Silicone Hose Kit. This includes all 9 hoses as pictured needed for the Figaro and new Stainless steel clips to replace the in-efficient standard Nissan clips. Read More