I cring every time I read slop like that

the RAC said this , the RAC said that , WHICH BLOODY RAC ????

they are npot refering to the breakdown company , they are refering to the RAC foundation
"The RAC Foundation is a transport policy and research organisation which explores the economic, mobility, safety and environmental issues relating to roads and their users. The Foundation publishes independent and authoritative research with which it promotes informed debate and advocates policy in the interest of the responsible motorist."

who funds them ?

Funding Structure: As a charity, it manages an endowment to produce income, ensuring long-term research capabilities, as shown in charity search on GOV.UK.
Project Funding: The Foundation has partnered with the Department for Transport and received funding from sources like National Highways for specific research projects

so they are a non indipendent goverment funded mouthpiece

SLOP slop slop