note to self: Don't go to birmingham! Glad your ok though mate.
It seems people are either saying "fight" or "hand over the car". Every situation is different, however using your car as a weapon even in self defence could see you a lot more trouble than it's worth! Things that you would normally find in a car eg "steering lock, wheel brace, and heavy mag light" are all very well to use in self defence, however I can't imagine them being much use in a group situation if they are all armed.
I would say the best way to handle it would be to try and get away or if totally blocked draw as much attention to urself as possible, sounding the horn or alarm if you have one with a panic button.
Have you mobile phone switched on charged up and within easy reach and call 999, even if you can't speak to them properly you maybe able to shout out your location.
As for things you can do to your car, fitting a tracker has been mentioned and security film to, again both good measures. Get the auto door lock function enabled on your car so the doors lock automatically when you go over 15mph to. The are also various other anti hijack alarms etc which can be fitted after market.
When driving late at night on quiet roads brake well in advance for red lights and just keep moving slowly up to them if you know what I mean to reduce the time that you are stationary.
Whilst stationary be vigilant, and also try and vary your routes home if for example you are always working late or have the same weekly routines.
As for people checking out your car on your drive,if you have a garage put it in that, or if you have another less sought after car use that to block the leon in, or get a car cover.
Hope these tips are helpful and constructive. However like I said each situation is different!
