Politely say no thanks

When it is used

To close out a dealer whose quote won't be taken up. It thanks them and asks to be taken off follow-up for that car.

The template

Copy it and replace each {{placeholder}}; a line whose placeholder has nothing to say can be deleted.

Subject: Thanks, I'm passing on the {{car}}

Hello,

Thank you for your quote on the {{car}}, and for your time. I've decided not to move forward with this one.

Please feel free to close out my inquiry and take me off follow-up for this car. I appreciate your help, and I wish you the best.

Fill it in the planner

What the placeholders stand for

{{car}} The car: year, make, model and trim, such as "2026 Toyota RAV4 XLE"

The templates carry no name, phone number, email address or home address.

All templates: emails.

Updated October 27, 2026