Where to Buy a New or Certified Pre-Owned BMW in Contra Costa County
BMW Concord, at 1967 Market Street in Concord, offers one of the largest selections of new and Certified Pre-Owned BMW in the area, and was recognized as the top-selling BMW dealership for new vehicles in August 2026, according to the BMW New Car Sales Report for Market 35. If you are shopping from Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Danville or anywhere in the Diablo Valley, you can compare new and certified models side by side in one place, then have the car serviced by the same BMW center.
BMW Concord, at 1967 Market Street in Concord, offers one of the largest selections of new and Certified Pre-Owned BMW in the area. Buy new if you want the full BMW factory package from day one: the 4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty plus BMW Ultimate Care scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Buy BMW Certified Pre-Owned if you want a BMW that is five model years old or newer, inspected and reconditioned by factory-trained technicians, and covered for one extra year with unlimited miles after the original new-car warranty runs out. Because both are on one lot, you can decide after seeing them side by side.
Aug 2026Top-selling BMW dealership for new vehicles, per the BMW New Car Sales Report for Market 35
1 yr / unlimited miBMW Certified Pre-Owned coverage after the 4-year/50,000-mile new-car warranty ends
34Factory-trained technicians in the BMW Concord service center
New, Certified Pre-Owned or pre-owned: which one fits you?
Start by deciding which kind of car to shop for: the warranty, maintenance and eligibility rules differ for each. BMW Concord sells all three: new BMWs, BMW Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, and a pre-owned inventory that includes other makes as well. Here is how they compare on the points that actually change your cost of ownership.
| Compare | New BMW | BMW Certified Pre-Owned | Pre-owned (any make) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory coverage | 4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty | 1 year, unlimited miles after the original 4-year/50,000-mile warranty expires | Whatever remains of the original factory warranty, if any |
| Scheduled maintenance | BMW Ultimate Care, 3 years or 36,000 miles | Any remaining Ultimate Care term (transferable on model year 2022 and newer) | Depends on the vehicle and its history |
| Age and mileage | Current model years | Five model years old or newer, with 300 to 60,000 miles | Any age or mileage |
| Inspection | Delivered new | Inspected, reconditioned with original parts, road-tested and approved by factory-trained technicians | Varies; ask for the inspection report and service records |
| Roadside assistance | 24/7 for 4 years, unlimited miles | 24/7 during the certified warranty period | Varies |
| Best for | Drivers who want a specific build, the latest model year and the longest factory runway | Drivers who want BMW-backed coverage at a lower entry point than new | Shoppers cross-shopping several brands or looking for an older, lower-cost vehicle |
| Where to shop | New inventory | Certified Pre-Owned inventory | Pre-owned inventory |
Coverage terms are BMW's published program terms; confirm the details for a specific vehicle before you buy. Full program details are on BMW USA's Certified Pre-Owned page.
Why a large selection matters when you are shopping
A bigger inventory is not only about finding a car faster. It changes how well you can compare. When the 330i you are considering, an M340i and a certified 3 Series are all on the same lot, you can sit in each, drive them back to back on the same roads, and see exactly what the price gap buys you. That is much harder when each option lives at a different dealership across the East Bay.
It also helps with the details that are easy to overlook online: paint and interior combinations, option packages, and whether a particular certified car still has Ultimate Care maintenance left on it. Seeing several examples of the same model makes those differences obvious.
| Category | Good starting point if you want |
|---|---|
| Sedans and coupes | A daily driver with a sport-sedan feel; start with our 3 Series 330i vs. M340i guide |
| Sports Activity Vehicles | Higher seating, more cargo room and xDrive all-wheel drive |
| Electric | Zero-emission driving and home charging |
| Performance and roadster | M-level performance or an open-top two-seater |
How to shop the inventory before you visit
Most buyers do their narrowing online and use the showroom visit to confirm. This order keeps the process short.
- Pick new or certified first. Use the comparison above to decide which inventory to start in. If you are undecided, open both the new inventory and the Certified Pre-Owned inventory in separate tabs.
- Filter by series. Both searches can be narrowed to a single series, such as the 3 Series or X5, so you are comparing like with like.
- Check the details that differ car to car. On certified cars, note the model year and mileage, which tell you how much of the original warranty and Ultimate Care is left. On new cars, compare packages rather than just trim names.
- Book a drive of your top two. Driving two finalists back to back on the same day is the quickest way to decide. You can request a test drive online.
- Bring your trade details. If you are replacing a car, bring its registration and service records so it can be appraised during the same visit. You can also start online through BMW Concord's We Will Buy Your Vehicle page.
What to check on any Certified Pre-Owned BMW
If you are shopping certified from Danville, Walnut Creek or elsewhere in the Diablo Valley, Concord is a short trip up I-680. Certification sets a floor, but two certified cars of the same model can still be quite different. Before you commit, work through these points with the salesperson.
- Original in-service dateThe certified year of coverage starts when the 4-year/50,000-mile warranty ends, and that date comes from when the car was first sold, not its model year.
- Remaining Ultimate CareA later-model car may still have scheduled maintenance included, which is real money over the first year of ownership.
- Service historyAsk to see what was done during reconditioning and which original parts were replaced.
- Vehicle history reportCertified cars come with a report showing title status and reported damage; read it rather than assuming it is clean.
- Tires and brakesThese are wear items. Ask for the measured tread depth and brake life so you know what is coming up.
- Special financingBMW periodically offers certified-specific financing and incentives; check the current BMW Certified offers before you sign.
Buying where the car will be serviced
Where you buy a BMW often decides where it gets serviced, and that matters for the life of the car. BMW Concord's service center sits at the same Market Street address as the showroom, so warranty work, recalls and routine maintenance happen with the team that already knows the vehicle. If you are weighing a dealer against an independent shop for later maintenance, our guide to BMW dealer service vs. an independent shop walks through the differences.
Technicians
34 factory-trained technicians
The service department is staffed to handle everything from oil and filter service to diagnostics and transmission work.
Parts
Genuine BMW Parts
Parts installed by the service center are Genuine BMW Parts backed by a 2-year warranty.
Electrified
EV and hybrid expertise
The team services BMW's electric and plug-in hybrid models, which matters if you are shopping an i4, i5 or iX.
Visiting BMW Concord
BMW Concord is at 1967 Market Street, Concord, CA 94520, and serves shoppers across Contra Costa County, including Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Danville and the wider Diablo Valley. Sales, service and parts share one phone number: 925-682-3577.
| Department | Monday to Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Service | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM | Closed |
| Parts | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Closed |
Start with the inventory
Browse new BMWs and BMW Certified Pre-Owned vehicles online, then come in to drive your shortlist back to back.
Frequently asked questions
Was BMW Concord the top-selling BMW dealership in August 2026?
Yes. BMW Concord was recognized as the top-selling BMW dealership for new vehicles in August 2026, according to the BMW New Car Sales Report for Market 35.
What is the difference between a Certified Pre-Owned BMW and a used BMW?
A BMW Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is five model years old or newer with 300 to 60,000 miles, has been inspected, reconditioned with original parts and road-tested by factory-trained technicians, and is covered for 1 year with unlimited miles after the original 4-year/50,000-mile warranty expires. A used BMW that is not certified carries only whatever factory warranty it has left.
Does a new BMW include maintenance?
Yes. New BMWs include BMW Ultimate Care, which covers scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, alongside the 4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Does BMW Concord sell pre-owned vehicles from other brands?
Yes. Alongside BMW Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, BMW Concord's pre-owned inventory includes vehicles from other manufacturers.
When is the BMW Concord showroom open?
The sales showroom is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The service department is open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.