Van & Vanish 303 – Volkswagen California Ocean

Our brand-new Volkswagen California Ocean 'Van & Vanish 303' – 2.0 TDI SCR 110 kW (150 PS) – fully equipped, offers you the ideal base for your individual vanishing adventure. Whether you want to explore nature, experience the city, or attend a festival, for example, the VW California Ocean from Van & Vanish effortlessly transforms into your perfect mobile living space anywhere. Van & Vanish, your camper rental in Essen!

Your inclusive benefits

· Transparent price through the inclusive offer

· Unlimited kilometers

· Additional driver

· High-quality full equipment

· Flexible collection and return even on weekends and public holidays

Parking for your car (free public parking)

Breakdown service in the EU

· Highly hygienic sleeping conditions (bunk bed with breathable and moisture-resistant mattress protector from the manufacturer Procave - mold resistance: fungal-resistant according to ASTM G21-96, virus-proof according to ISO 16604 ASTM F 1671, antibacterial (also MRSA) according to ISO 20743-2

· Interior cleaning with ozone technology (always fresh as a new car)

· Final cleaning outside

· Personal contact person

Our vans have the following equipment including:

· 1 espresso maker

Stainless steel cutlery for 4 or 2 people

2 or 4 cereal bowls

· 2 or 4 small plates

· 2 or 4 dinner plates

2 or 4 cups

2 or 4 water glasses

2 or 4 wine glasses (made of melamine)

· 1 knife set

· 1 can opener

· 1 small pair of scissors

· 1 corkscrew bottle opener

· 1 pan

· 2 stainless steel pots

· 1 foldable dish drainer

· 1 foldable salad bowl

· 1 foldable pasta strainer

· 1 spatula

· 1 soup ladle

· 1 spaghetti spoon

· 1 wooden spoon

· 1 water canister

· 2 bread boards

· 1 small toolbox

· 1 CEE cable

· 1 adapter CEE to 230v

· 1 VW connection cable USB-A to Apple Lightning

· 1 dustpan and brush set

· 2 ramps

· 1 mobile camping toilet

· 2 camping chairs

· 1 camping table

· 1 gas bottle

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the booking of the van, our general terms and conditions (Van & Vanish, as of March 2024) also apply. GENERAL RENTAL / BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR MOTORHOMES
For the rental of a motorhome, the following general terms and conditions form part of the contract concluded between the motorhome lessor Wojtowicz, Monika and Wojtowicz, Nadia GbR (hereinafter referred to as “lessor”) and you (hereinafter referred to as “renter”).
1) Subject matter of the contract
a: By concluding the rental agreement, the renter receives the right to use the vehicle for the agreed period within the contractual scope. The lessor thereby receives, in particular, the right to payment of the rental fee and any other contractually agreed fees.
b: The subject of the contract is solely the rental of a motorhome. The lessor is not responsible for travel services or a combination of travel services (travel). The statutory provisions governing travel contracts—in particular Section 651a of the German Civil Code (BGB) (Typical Contractual Obligations in Travel Contracts)—do not apply.
c: The renter carries out his journey independently and uses the vehicle at his own responsibility.
d: Upon picking up or returning the vehicle, a handover and return protocol must be fully completed and signed. These two protocols are part of the rental agreement.
2) Minimum age of driver, driving license
a: The minimum age of the renter and the driver is 21. The renter must ensure that only persons who meet the above conditions drive the rental vehicle.
b: The Class 3 driving license is valid for all models. The Class B driving license is valid for vehicles with a permissible total weight of up to 3,500 kg, or Class C1 for vehicles with a permissible total weight of more than 3,500 kg.
c: The presentation of the original driver's license by the renter and/or the driver at the time of rental and/or at the time of collection is a prerequisite for the handover of the motorhome.
d: If the driver's license is not presented and the pickup is delayed, this will be at the renter's expense. If the driver's license cannot be presented either at the agreed pickup time or within a reasonable grace period, the lessor is entitled to withdraw from the contract. The cancellation conditions in Section 6 b apply.
3) Fees and payment terms
a: The rental price is based on the price list valid at the time the contract is concluded or on the terms of the rental agreement. Any additional mileage required will be charged upon return of the vehicle according to the current price list.
b: Fuel costs, tolls, parking, camping, pitch, and ferry fees, as well as fines and other penalties, are the responsibility of the renter. The rental vehicle must be returned with a full tank of fuel; otherwise, refueling costs will apply according to the fuel receipt and rental agreement. Maintenance and wear and tear repairs are covered by the rental price.
c: Different seasons are taken into account when calculating the price. The day of vehicle pick-up and the day of vehicle return are each counted as one rental day, provided the vehicle is returned at the agreed time.
4) Insurance coverage
a: The rental vehicle is insured in accordance with the applicable provisions for motor vehicle insurance (AKB) as follows: fully comprehensive third party liability insurance (100 million coverage) - with a € 1,000 excess and partial comprehensive insurance with a € 1,000 excess.
b: The renter is fully liable for any damages that occur during the rental period and for which the renter/driver/passenger is responsible, regardless of the amount of the deposit paid.
5) Reservation and payment conditions
a: The reservation and payment terms of the respective rental platform through which the tenant completed the booking take precedence over the provisions of Section 5 bc below. These can be found in the respective booking confirmation.
b: The minimum rental period is 7 days.
b: After signing the rental agreement, a deposit of 30% of the rental price must be transferred to the landlord's account within 7 days (receipt of payment). In the event of non-payment on time, the landlord may withdraw from the contract after a reminder and the expiration of a grace period for subsequent performance. The cancellation conditions in Section 6.b apply.
c: The remaining rental price must be received in the landlord's account no later than 60 days before the start of the rental period. In the event of late payment, the landlord may withdraw from the contract after a reminder and the expiration of a grace period for subsequent performance. The cancellation conditions in Section 6.b apply.
6) Cancellation and rebooking
a: The cancellation and rebooking conditions of the respective rental platform through which the tenant completed the booking take precedence over the provisions of Section 6 bc below. These can be found in the respective booking confirmation.
b: Please note that a general statutory right of withdrawal is not provided for in rental agreements. However, the landlord grants the tenant a contractual right of withdrawal to the extent described below.
c: If you withdraw from the rental agreement at the start of the rental period, the following cancellation fees will be due:
- up to 50 days before departure 30% of the rental price
- from 49 to 15 days before departure 75% of the rental price
- from the 14th day 90% of the rental price
- on the day of rental or if the vehicle is not picked up
100% of the rental price
The decisive factor for the cancellation is the receipt of the written cancellation notice by the landlord. Failure to collect or pick up the rental item is considered a cancellation. To protect against cancellation risks, we recommend taking out cancellation insurance.
d: The provision of a replacement tenant (condition 2) is only possible with the written consent of the landlord. The landlord may refuse consent for legitimate reasons.
e: The tenant remains free to prove that no damage or only minor damage has occurred.
7) Deposit
a: The deposit of 1,500 euros must be paid into the landlord's account no later than 7 days before the start of the rental period
b: If the vehicle is returned properly and in accordance with the contract and after the final rental agreement has been settled, the deposit will be refunded by bank transfer within 7 days.
c: All additional expenses and costs (e.g., cleaning, toilet cleaning, refueling, damage, etc.) will be deducted from the deposit upon return of the vehicle, provided they are borne by the renter. The lessor may invoice repair costs incurred as a result of a damage event based on a cost estimate. The lessor reserves the right to retain the deposit until the amount of the costs and who bears the costs have been finally clarified.
8) Vehicle handover and return
a: The vehicle must be picked up and returned at the agreed time (taking the time into account).
b: A valid ID card and original driver's license must be presented upon vehicle handover. The renter must appear in person when picking up the rental vehicle. The renter is obligated to provide the rental company with the names and addresses of all drivers of the vehicle and to provide copies of their driver's licenses and ID cards. Except in emergencies, the vehicle may only be driven by the renter or the driver specified in the rental agreement. Furthermore, the renter is obligated to inform all drivers of the validity and content of the General Rental Terms and Conditions.
c: The renter agrees to inspect the rental vehicle together with the lessor upon vehicle handover to ensure it is in good condition, that the fuel level and other fuel levels are correct, that the vehicle is clean, and that all accessories and the environmental sticker are present. Any damage, missing parts, dirt, or insufficient fuel levels discovered by the renter must be reported to the lessor before commencing the journey and will be noted in writing by the lessor on the handover report.
d: A vehicle briefing will be conducted prior to vehicle handover. The lessor may withhold vehicle handover until the vehicle briefing is completed. Any delays in handover and costs caused by the lessee will be borne by the lessee.
e: The renter agrees to return the vehicle at the agreed time, clean inside and in the condition documented in the handover report. If the renter fails to empty and/or clean the toilet upon return of the vehicle, a flat fee will be charged as per the rental agreement.
f: The domestic water and waste water tanks must also be emptied, i.e. the vehicle must be returned empty.
g: Damaged or missing items will be charged to the tenant.
h: If the renter fails to return the vehicle to the lessor after the agreed period of use or fails to do so at the agreed time, the lessor is entitled to demand a usage fee in the amount of the agreed rental fee for the period of withholding the vehicle beyond the term of the contract. Any further claims for damages by the lessor remain unaffected. After the agreed period of use has expired, the renter is fully liable in accordance with the general statutory provisions. An extension of the rental period is only possible with the express written consent of the lessor. The authorization to use the rental vehicle extends only for the agreed period of use. Continued use after the expiration of the rental period does not, in principle, lead to an extension of the rental agreement, even without an express objection from the lessor. A provision of Section 545 of the German Civil Code (BGB) expressly does not apply.
i: Returning the vehicle before the end of the agreed rental period will not result in a reduction of the agreed rental price, unless the vehicle can be rented out to someone else.
j: The lessor is entitled to demand the return of the vehicle before the end of the agreed rental period and terminate the rental agreement without notice. This must be for good cause. The lessee's right to extraordinary termination in the event of good cause remains unaffected.
k: If the tenant fails to comply with their obligation to return the property even after a further explicit request to do so, or if they are unavailable to the landlord, the landlord reserves the right to file a criminal complaint. Any resulting costs shall be borne by the tenant, unless they are not responsible for the breach of the obligation to return the property.
9) Replacement vehicle
a: If the vehicle is destroyed through the fault of the renter, or if it is foreseeable that its use will be restricted or impossible due to circumstances for which the renter is responsible, the lessor may refuse to provide a replacement vehicle. Termination by the renter under Section 543 Paragraph 2 No. 1 of the German Civil Code (BGB) is excluded in this case.
10) Tenant’s responsibility
a: The rental vehicle must be treated with care (this includes, in particular, checking the oil and water levels and tire pressure). The vehicle must be used with the specified fuel, operated properly and in accordance with the instructions, and locked properly. The steering lock must be engaged when leaving the vehicle. The renter must take the vehicle keys and vehicle documents with them when leaving the vehicle and keep them out of the reach of unauthorized persons. The relevant regulations, load-bearing requirements, vehicle dimensions (height/width), and technical rules must be observed. The renter undertakes to regularly check that the rental vehicle is in a roadworthy condition.
b: It is expressly forbidden to use it, among other things:
- to participate in motorsport events and vehicle tests
- for the transport of explosive, highly flammable, toxic, radioactive or other dangerous substances
- to commit customs and other criminal offenses, even if these are only punishable under the law of the place where the offense was committed
- for subletting or lending
- for purposes that lead to excessive strain on the vehicle
- for commercial passenger or long-distance transport
- for driving school exercises and off-road driving
- for uses that go beyond the contractual use, in particular on non-driveable terrain
- Trips to war zones are expressly not permitted!
- Trips to European countries are permitted, but trips to Eastern European countries require the prior consent of the lessor and the application for special insurance cover.
c: Exceptions to these requirements require the express written consent of the landlord.
d: The renter/driver must inform himself/herself about traffic regulations and laws of the countries visited during the rental period as well as of the transit countries and must comply with the applicable traffic regulations.
e: Repairs necessary to comply with operating and traffic regulations and to restore the vehicle to working order may be commissioned by the renter at a specialist workshop up to a maximum of €50 without the landlord's consent. Otherwise, repairs may only be commissioned with the express written consent of the landlord. The landlord will only reimburse the incurred and approved repair costs upon presentation of appropriate original documentation and receipts, unless the renter is liable for the defect underlying the repair in accordance with the rental conditions.
f: The renter may not make any technical modifications to the vehicle. The renter is not authorized to make any visual changes to the vehicle, in particular, by adding stickers or adhesive films.
g: Pets may only be transported with the express written consent of the lessor and with the use of approved safety devices/equipment provided by the renter/driver. The renter/driver is solely responsible for compliance with the relevant animal welfare, transport, vaccination, and transit/entry regulations.
Pets may result in a special cleaning charge according to the price list/rental agreement, especially
if the vehicle smells of animals and/or has animal hair/
Excrements are found. Cleaning costs resulting from non-compliance/violation, as well as any loss of profit incurred by the lessor due to the temporary unrentability, are borne by the lessee. If animals are brought into the vehicle without the lessor's permission, the actual cleaning costs incurred will be charged, but at least €500.
h: Smoking is strictly prohibited in the vehicles. Violations will result in a one-time fine of €500.
i: The renter agrees to notify the lessor immediately and without request of any change in their billing address after the conclusion of the rental agreement and until the rental agreement has been fully settled. In addition, the renter agrees to provide the name and address of any authorized or unauthorized driver of the vehicle. This is provided to the lessor that the lessor has a legitimate interest in disclosure, particularly in the event of damage to the driver.
j: Children under 12 years of age may only be transported in an officially approved child seat selected according to size, age and weight (§ 21 StVO) on suitable and permitted seats.
k: In case of any violation, the tenant may be excluded from further rentals from the landlord.
11) Behavior in the event of an accident or damage
The renter/driver must immediately call the police and notify the rental company after an accident or in the event of fire, theft, wildlife, or other damage. The renter/driver may not leave the scene of the accident until they have fulfilled their obligation to clarify the incident and establish the necessary facts within the framework of the legal requirements. The criminal prohibition against leaving the scene of an accident without permission as defined by Section 142 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) must be observed. Should the police refuse to record the accident, the renter must provide evidence of this to the rental company. This also applies to accidents caused by the renter without the involvement of third parties. Claims for damages by other parties involved in the accident will not be accepted. Any other damage or special incidents related to the vehicle must also be reported to the rental company immediately, but no later than upon return of the vehicle.
12) Landlord’s liability
The lessor is liable for all damages, provided coverage exists under the insurance policy taken out for the vehicle. For damages not covered by insurance, the lessor's liability for property damage and financial loss is limited to intent and gross negligence, unless the lessor has breached essential contractual obligations. This limitation of liability also applies to the lessor's employees, legal representatives, and vicarious agents. The limitation of liability does not apply to any legally prescribed strict liability of the lessor or to liability arising from a contractually assumed strict guarantee, or in the event of injury to life, limb, or health caused by the lessor, a legal representative, or a vicarious agent of the lessor. The lessor assumes no liability for objects and items left behind or forgotten when the rental vehicle is returned.
13) Tenant’s liability
a: The renter is fully liable for any damages that occur during the rental period and for which the renter/driver/passenger is responsible, regardless of the amount of the deposit paid.
b: If the damage was caused intentionally or through gross negligence, in particular if the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the limitation of liability does not apply. The same applies to damage caused by failure to observe sign 265 (clearance height) in accordance with Section 41, Paragraph 2, Item 6 of the German Road Traffic Act (StVO) (see regulations abroad). Furthermore, despite the agreed limitation of liability, the renter is fully liable for all damage resulting from failure to observe the vehicle dimensions (vehicle height and width), from improper loading/unloading, from the cargo, or from reversing without instruction. The renter is liable to the lessor for vehicle damage, vehicle loss, and other damages due to the breach of contractual obligations, insofar as the renter is responsible for the damage or loss, in accordance with the following provisions.
c: In cases of slight negligence, the renter is liable only up to the contractually agreed deductible per claim during the agreed period of use, unless these terms and conditions stipulate further liability. If the renter defaults on returning the vehicle, he or she is fully liable for all resulting damages from the time of default in accordance with statutory provisions.
d: The limitation of liability to the contractually agreed deductible does not apply to damages intentionally caused by the renter. In this case, the renter is liable for the full amount of the damage. In the event that the renter caused the damage through gross negligence during the agreed period of use, the renter is liable to the lessor to an extent commensurate with the severity of the negligence, up to the amount of the total damage. Likewise, the limitation of liability to the contractually agreed deductible does not apply if the renter intentionally violates the contractual obligations stipulated in Section 2 (Minimum age of the driver), Section 8 (Vehicle handover and return), Section 10 (Renter's obligations), and Section 11 (Conduct in the event of an accident or damage). In these cases, the renter is liable for the full amount of all damages for which he or she is responsible. In the event of a grossly negligent breach of the aforementioned contractual obligations during the agreed period of use, the renter is liable to the lessor to an extent commensurate with the severity of the negligence, up to the amount of the total damage. The burden of proof for the absence of gross negligence lies with the tenant. The limitation of liability does not apply if the breach of the contractual obligation has no influence on the occurrence of the damage or on the determination of the damage, or on the existence of the conditions for granting the limitation of liability. This does not apply in the case of fraudulent conduct.
e: After expiry of the agreed period of use, the tenant is fully liable in accordance with the general statutory provisions.
f: The renter is liable for any damage to the vehicle or to third parties caused by the animals in question in accordance with the statutory provisions.
g: Several tenants are jointly and severally liable.
h: The renter agrees to fully indemnify the lessor for all fees, charges, fines, and penalties incurred during the use of the rental vehicle for which the renter is responsible. Any incoming cost notices, etc., will be forwarded to the renter plus a processing fee.
i: As long as the question of liability remains unresolved, the landlord is entitled to retain the deposit.
j : Damage to the awning or damage caused by the awning
are not covered by insurance. Such damages are
to be borne entirely by the tenant, even beyond the deposit.
k: For damage to the tires and damage caused by stone chips,
The tenant is liable during the rental period like a lessee
14) Limitation period
a: The renter must immediately notify the lessor in writing of any obvious defects in the rental vehicle. Compliance with this requirement requires the renter to submit the notification in a timely manner. If the lessor is unable to remedy the situation due to the failure to notify, the renter's claims are only possible if the lessee is not at fault.
b: All contractual claims of the tenant expire within 12 months from the start of the statutory limitation period, unless the damage is due to injury to the life, limb, or health of the tenant, or in cases where the landlord, a legal representative, or a vicarious agent caused the damage intentionally or through gross negligence. If claims are asserted by the tenant, the limitation period is suspended until the day on which the landlord rejects the claims in writing.
c: Claims for damages by the lessor due to changes and deterioration of the rental property shall expire at the earliest after 12 months, generally starting with the return of the vehicle.
15) General provisions
a: Unless the signatory of the rental agreement expressly designates himself as the representative of the tenant, he is personally liable as joint and several debtor alongside the person, company or organization for which he has concluded the rental agreement.
b: Set-off is excluded with the exception of undisputed, legally established or pending claims.
c: The landlord is entitled to use third parties to fulfil his obligations.
d: The assignment of claims arising from the rental agreement to third parties is excluded, as is the assertion of such claims in one’s own name.
16) Data collection, processing and use
a: The lessor collects, processes and uses personal data of the lessee/driver for the purpose of processing the rental agreement in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.
b: This data may be transmitted to competent authorities for contractual purposes if this is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the landlord or to prosecute criminal offenses.
c: This data will also be used in the event of false rental information, submission of false or reported lost identity documents, non-return of the vehicle, failure to report a technical defect, traffic violations, and other incidents.
17) Driving for test purposes and/or off-road driving, as well as driving the vehicle under extreme conditions, is prohibited. Violations will be prosecuted.
19) Final provisions
a: The place of performance is the lessor’s registered office in Essen.
b: Amendments to the General Rental Terms and Conditions and additional agreements must be made in writing by both parties to be effective. Declarations by third parties have no influence, and in particular no binding effect, on the rental relationship between tenant and landlord.
c: The contract concluded between the landlord and the tenant is governed exclusively by German law. The provisions of the rental agreement apply primarily, with statutory provisions applying in addition and as a supplement.
d: Should any provision be or become invalid, the validity of the other provisions shall remain unaffected.
e: If the tenant is a merchant within the meaning of the German Commercial Code (HGB), a legal entity under public law, or a special fund under public law, the lessor's place of business shall be the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all claims arising from or based on this contract. The same applies to persons who do not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany or persons who have relocated their habitual residence outside of Germany after the conclusion of the contract, or whose residence or habitual residence is unknown at the time the action is filed. Mandatory provisions remain unaffected and are deemed to be agreed upon as such.
Van & Vanish
As of March 2024