Over time it is fairly common that the tappets on a Figaro fail – and they do need checking or re-setting as they wear or they can damage the top part of the engine.  In this video, we show you how to do exactly that and adjust them… Read More

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

Some countries require the 10 DIGIT Engine number when importing the car. Club founder Kevin explains where the number is located and how to find it within the engine bay. Using a light (recommended) to enhance the numbers and also a small extendable mirror Kevin locates the number which starts… Read More

Another one of the 55 accessories for the Nissan Figaro was eyelids or eyebrows which go above the headlights. These accessories are now becoming extremely rare as the years go on. Original Nissan eyelids are now becoming rare and are no longer available from Nissan. However, The… Read More

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

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

Manufactured by The Figaro Shop this is a 3 piece kit to help tackle shrinking door cards and roof liners.The kit comes with two plates for behind the inner door handles and 1 for the roof handle. They can be fitted in seconds and can transform a sorry looking interior. Read More

This 2 Minute Video shows you what each switch and control does. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro YouTube Channel« Prev1 / 8Next »Nissan Figaro Cup Holder Product… Read More

The slider knobs on the heater can become cracked over time due to heat and age. This ends up meaning they will not stay attached to the lever and fall off! These items have been manufactured using a 3d printer by member Jon Franklin. Purchasing Options Original Colour Amayama.com… Read More

Club founder Kevin explains why the Nissan Figaro requires a more specialist insurance provider and how to ensure you have the correct cover in place. The video also looks at how to apply for an ‘agreed value’ which we highly recommend and take pictures to support the application. This will… Read More

In this video, Club founder Kevin explains what keys you should have received when you bought your Figaro, how to get another one cut, and what happens if you lose your key or lock yourself out of your car! The video shows where to find the keys 4-digit Nissan Code. Read More

This 2 Minute Video shows you how to locate and deal with oil leaks. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro YouTube Channel« Prev1 / 8Next »Nissan Figaro Cup… Read More

With winter and longer darker nights just around the corner, you may be interested in upgrading the existing bulbs on your Figaro. Club founder Kevin decides to fit the new Phillips H4 GT200 bulbs into Belle and takes you through how to remove the old bulbs and install the… 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

If you’ve driven your Figaro in the dark and the lighting on both the Speedometer & Tachometer is poor, the chances are it still contains the original tungsten bulbs. Due to the age of the car, these can become blackened over time. The technical reason why bulbs go black?… 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 2 Minute Video shows what you need to check before you put your car in for an MOT. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro YouTube Channel« Prev1… Read More

Two rubber stoppers are used to support the lid when shut Anyone following me on our YouTube Channel will be familiar with my past efforts to paint the areas of the engine bay and inside and around the rear boot gutter. I am the sort of person with… 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

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

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

As the car ages, plastic parts used internally will inevitably become more brittle and crack. The driver’s side window switch surround is a good example of this. This video covers, how to remove, glue, sand and repaint the surround. The job will take some time but if the car is… Read More

Owners will find they have a damp carpet, and wet carpets in the rear of the car or even in the front. Mildew throughout the car is another problem. We think that most of the problems come from the roof and rear top boot (which is a wet boot). If… Read More

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

Club founder Kevin Fagan takes you through the process and points out some useful tips when putting your roof up or down on your car. This Video is published by The Figaro Owners Club   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro… Read More

This short video explains issues concerning your roof catching as it’s retracted or top boot being difficult to open and close. Club founder Kevin Fagan points out a few adjustments you can make for smoother operation of the roof. Reasons, why the top boot can catch, is also covered in… Read More

One of the most frequent requests we get from owners is how to fit a new roof? Over the years the roof can shrink (especially if your car has no garage and lives outside for most of the time due to UV) and can become brittle and tear (again due… Read More

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

If you drive your Figaro in wet conditions we highly recommend you get it treated with Waxoyl or an equivalent product. The original design of the car with its deep cavities is an ideal breeding ground for rust, especially in areas along the under door seals. In wet conditions, salt… Read More

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

Front Seat Removal These are pretty simple, just remove the 4 x 12mm bolts and the seat will be free to take out. Just make sure when you re-insert the bolts that you do not cross-thread them by forcing the bolt to rotate when it doesn’t feel right. This… Read More

Club founder Kevin Fagan explains in detail the processes involved in breathing new life into your leather seats. The 3 part process involves a thorough clean (where you remove any existing leather conditioner or sealer), application of the Figaro coloured Ivory dye and finally sealing in the dye. During the… Read More

This is one of the most common problems if your car will not start when left in ‘park’. It is down to a very small plastic collar the size of a pound coin called an ‘Inhibitor Bush’. This wears out over time and then affects the transmission cable. Read More

Watch this latest Video of Kevin fitting the strut brace to Belle. The Nissan Figaro was never designed to be a performance vehicle with its soft suspension that effortlessly glides over most bumps and undulations on the road. Initially developed for the smooth roads of Japan, the need for a… Read More

Brand new product! To improve the suspension and handling of your Figaro we have developed an upgrade to the original Figaro top mounts – and for less than half the price. Details and how to fit guide are in the video and click the link to buy from… Read More

The Figaro Tool kit is included in every car as standard. If this or parts are missing we recommend buying them just in case you break down! Included in the bag should 1 x Tow Hook 1 x Screwdriver (Phillips/Flat) 1 x Jack Handle 1 x Wheel… Read More

Called a ‘hockey stick’ (and you can see why by the shape) these plastic chrome trims are located on either side of the car in front of the front wheel and behind the rear wheel. Garage FK10 use the same process as the originals (which are now unavailable). Read More

Club founder Kevin has a go at repairing the Nissan Figaro rubber seal that runs around the car. The stainless-steel strips enhance the appearance of the body shape along the length of both sides. These strips are finished with rubber seals/gaskets to not only protect the bodywork from damage from… Read More

The chrome strip running all the way around the car can suffer from problems. The main issue is the perishing of the plastic seat between the car and the chrome trim. As the rubber becomes old it tends to lift and separate from both and at worst case hang out… Read More

If you look under your bonnet you may see three white stickers. These are important information stickers about the maintenance of the engine, emission figures and recommended fluids that have faded over time. The three stickers are one of 21 labels, stickers and tags supplied when the car was manufactured. Read More