Is the Car Cam Buddy HD Recorder worth it?

It is a reasonable pick if you only need simple forward-facing footage. If you want sharp plate reading, GPS or parking monitoring, a higher-resolution dual-channel dashcam is a better fit.

Does it record when the car is off?

The rechargeable battery can keep it running for a short time after the charger is unplugged. It is not a true parking mode with motion detection, so long unattended recording is not its strength.

What SD card does it need?

It records to an SD card, which is not included. Use a card rated for continuous video writing, and check the supported capacity before buying.

Can I view footage on my phone?

It has Bluetooth 5.0, but Bluetooth is for pairing rather than video transfer. Plan to pull the SD card or use the USB connection to get clips onto a computer.

How wide is the view?

The 140-degree lens covers several lanes at once. That is wide enough for most collisions and lane incidents but narrower than the 170-degree cameras on some rivals.