So, you want to buy your first car. Here's how to beat the dealership. Start by going in at the end of the month towards the end of the day.Because dealerships chase monthly targets, you'll be the deal that saves their money, which means you can negotiate hard as long as you don't tell them you're paying in cash. If you do, then you've lost your leverage. As car dealerships make more money through finance than the car itself.So, get the final price agreed first, then hit them with a cash payment, >> and you ...